windows 2000/xp on thinkpad 600e

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leeland179 · #1 Post by **leeland179** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:12 pm

I am having a problem trying to load 2000 or xp on my 600e.
the computer hangs when the software tries to setup .
I have to pull the battery in order to turn it off,The following is info on my machine:bios 11/20/99 inet36ww/machine type 26454au/slave controller 07/16/99 ihht08ww.Talked to ibm no help there. Also changed HD and CD

#2 Post by **GomJabbar** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:22 pm

It could be a memory problem. Pull any extra sticks of RAM that you have installed, then try installing W2K or XP. After the installation, you can try putting them the RAM back in and see how it works.

#3 Post by **Kyocera** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:30 pm

Where does it hang when installing XP, during format, file loading, or when it reboots and starts to load windows, i.e where it says windows will finish loading in XX minutes.

leeland179 · #4 Post by **leeland179** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:28 am

I tried new memory,no go.As to when it hangs when it gets ready to set up,after windows installs it drivers.I tried talking to IBM but machine is not in warranty so that is why Iam here

#5 Post by **pkiff** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:22 am

leeland179 wrote:I have to pull the battery in order to turn it off

I don't have any suggestions for your install problem, but while troubleshooting, you should be able to turn off your laptop by holding the power button in the OFF position for 5-10 seconds. This should force the laptop off regardless of whether it is safe or the system is frozen trying to complete some operation.

Phil.

whizkid · #6 Post by **whizkid** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:30 am

Go into EZSetup and run the full test suite on the machine.

If that's OK, download and run memtest86 for at least overnight.

If that's OK, tell us the exact steps you're taking to install.

windows 2000/xp on thinkpad 600e

windows 2000/xp on thinkpad 600e

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