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Subject: Install windows xp sp2 black edition
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napkinzz 22.01.12 - 04:35am
Hi guys, i just installed windows xp sp2 through Bios and restart. After the installation process is finished, it says:'windows is setting up the following items: load wpi. But why this process is taking a long time almost 3 hours. Am i doing something wrong? Thanks for your help.. * +
fluidz 22.01.12 - 04:38am
Are you using a custom xp disk? I.e downloaded from the net? * +
napkinzz 22.01.12 - 04:39am
And in 'load wpi' process, it doesnt do anything, just showing blue wallpaper with the small windows bar and the cursor is shown as load/waiting process * +
nevardo 22.01.12 - 04:39am
3 hours sounds way too long to be installing. * +
napkinzz 22.01.12 - 04:40am
@fluid yes, bought it at some retail shop and it's not original xp.. * +
napkinzz 22.01.12 - 04:42am
@nevardo what do i need to do? * +
fluidz 22.01.12 - 04:43am
napkinzz, while the blue wallpaper is on the screen, press ctrl alt and del, all at once, does the task manager show? * +
fluidz 22.01.12 - 04:53am
Because you're using the 'black' edition of Windows xp, theres a program fused into the startup, its known as windows post install.. And the Black edition apparently silent installs upto 10 extra programs. I've read that this may be down to drivers being incompatible, so first of all, try resetting your bios to fail safe defaults. If to no avail then reinstalling Windows again may be a wise option. Make sure you've no essential accessories plugged in to your pc, i.e bluetooth adapter, gamepad etc.. I personally don't recommend using any modified version of windows due to the risk of * +
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