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    Jul 20, 2007, 12:48 AM
    Error Loading Operating System while installing Windows XP
    Hi all,

    I`ve recently installed a Vista Ultimate and felt that XP was better, so as normal, formatted the harddisk and installed XP. At 1st, after the XP reboot after the first installed, there`s this message ` Error loading operating system`. So I thought I just use `FIXMBR` and re-install XP. But now halfway through the `39mins left` my computer shutdowns by itself... I`ve tried a lot of ways and its still the same... advice.
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    Jul 20, 2007, 02:54 AM
    This type of problems are unique and we can't always pin point the problem directly but offer educated guesses and from past experiences.

    I would recommend you to get a copy of ubuntu, run the live CD and if it works install ubuntu by formatting the hard disk and if successfully install then try re-instaling windows XP. If it doesn't work then let us know!

    Download ubuntu or get a CD
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    Jul 20, 2007, 03:43 AM
    Ok, I`ll try. But to let all know, my initial Vista drive letter was C:, but when I load the XP installation CD, it recognize as D:. I think its still the MBR problem. But I`ve a few new HDD, already tried installing 1 of the HDD with XP just now, but still can't installed it. Now I`m thinking it's a problem with my mainboard:(
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    Jul 20, 2007, 03:47 AM
    I have tried simply starting over and doing a FULL format on your drive ?
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    Jul 20, 2007, 04:09 AM
    Yes.. I`ve tried full format and install a few times already...
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