XP install error : Setup can't copy file...

rb wrote:

> During the initial text installation phase of XP, I get
> the error "Setup can not copy the file: syssetup.dll". I'm
> given the opportunity to retry (which fails), skip the
> file, or exit. This happens consistantly. I initially
> tried this as an upgrade, then purchased a new drive and
> get the same error when installing to it. This is at
> approx. 9% of the file copy phase.
>
> Any ideas as to what could cause this? (One hint the
> message gives is that it could be a media issue... I tried
> copying the cd and get the same error from the copy...
> I've also tried installing from the dvd drive rather than
> the cd drive.)
>
> HELP!
>
> thanks!
> r.b.

As long as you have a valid XP license and license key, you could try
reinstalling it from another user's XP CD.

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