missing file when upgrading from 98 to xp

So you are saying that you've tried 2 different XP CDs on the L500r and both
give you a file not found error. I generally see that problem occurring with
hardware problems usually flaky RAM, Can you swap out the RAM and see if you
can get past this error? You might also try a completely bare bones install
by removing all unnecessary hardware and see if you can get XP installed.
Then add hardware back one piece at a time and see if plug n play will pick
it up. Do not activate until you have everything installed and working.

BTW if you have an OEM CD from Dell that came preinstalled on the 8300 you
are not allow to install it on a second system.
--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"Grant" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> When preparing for the installation, the program says file
> is missing: C:\win_nt$.~BT\cdrom.sy_. I tell the program
> to skip it (only way install will continue). When it
> reaches the actual installation I get a message: file not
> found C:\$win_nt$.~LS\I386\cdrom.in_ and the install
> fails. I reformatted the hard drive and reinstalled
> windows 98 before I tried to install xp. My computer is a
> Dell Dimension L500r.
>
> I also have a (newer) Dimension 8300. I also tried the
> windows xp disc that came with that computer and got the
> same messages.
>
> Any suggestions what to do?