Windows xp service pack 2 error messages

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I keep getting the error message "setup cannot copy the file msdtctr. Installation will not let me move on without copying this file. I have an athlon processor and I heard that could cause a problem Any help would be greatly appreciated. Joined Apr 25, Messages 1, Unfortunately, the most common cause of these errors is bad installation media or a bad cd rom drive Make sure that your XP cd rom is clean and try again.

You can also try installing from a different drive if you have one. As a last resort you can make a copy of your XP cd rom and try installing from there. Don't worry, this is completely legal as long as you have a valid license key. As Seen On. Welcome to Tech Support Guy! Reboot your computer. On the home screen, ThuTo access the setup screen, press R to grease the recovery console.

Finally, you must be logged in as an administrator or any other user with administrator rights. Hit Enter. The Recovery Console should now be available. How do I fix a corrupted Windows XP? Restart your laptop or desktop and boot from the CD. Press the key to boot from CD. Enter the administrator password. If your needs prevent you from starting Windows or accessing the recovery partition to create a system recovery disc, you can use our Easy Recovery Essentials Recovery and Repair Disc to recover Windows XP.