Error of "could not copy ____ file" while installing XP?

Question

My computer would not boot up, I kept getting an error of "ummountable boot volume". I got an XP cd and am trying to reload it. I had to reformat the C drive and its now trying to install. I keep getting errors about not being able to copy files, about 10 in a row now. Here are the files so far:

ws2ifsl.sys
_default.pif
wscript.chm
wscript.hlp
wsecedit.hlp
wsh.inf
wshatm.dll
wshcon.chm
wshisn.dll
wshnetbs.dll

Why is it giving me these errors and will the install work if i keep skipping all these files? I know i will have to download them asap, but will it still install? Is this a problem with the CD or with the computer?

Answer 1

Installation source is damaged somehow ... could be scratched, or dirty. Could also be the lens in your CD/DVD drive is out of alignment or dirty.

Answer 2

There are two possibilities - the CD is scratched or the hard drive is dieing. Since the problems started with an "unmountable boot volume" error, it is probably your hard drive. Before you buy a new one though, just take a look at the CD and see if it looks badly scratched. Could try a SkipDoctor or similar product to clean it up if that's the case.



Otherwise, purchase a replacement HD (or call the manufacturer if you still have warranty)

Answer 3

I completly agree with the poster above , sound like the CD or the hard-drive is going. I would def. try to see if you can grab a cd from a friend and try it again. If you have no luck with that , get a new HD

Answer 4

i think the xp CD may be corrupted chk for the other cd from friends r realtives

Answer 5

Yeah from my experience the disk is damaged ..Get a lend of a disk from a friend

slan