Installing windows trying to install windows xp pro on a maxline111 model 7L3000S0 every thing is great until the reboot after installing files then I get a :error loading operating system.: I have two of these drives and they both do this I have tried every way possible to format and install but no joy. any other disk no problem windows goes straight on

Hi.

This is an easy fix, so have no fear, ok?

All you have to do is go to realtek.com
Once on their website, click on the ac'97 link.
This takes you to the acceptance page.
Click that you accept the rules thing, and it will take you to the download selection page.
On this page you will see a big list of different operating systems, and different versions of the software.

Select the executable version for win xp pro, and download the file to your pc.
Install the file, and after it is done installing, REBOOT your computer.
You must reboot in order for the installation to be final and allows the software to turn on the audio service.
Once rebooted, your audio should be good to go!

I hope this helps you out, if it doesn't work, let me know and I will help you some more.

Once in a great while it doesn't work, but there other steps that can be done if that's the case, ok?

This should work for you though, good luck to you, and have a good day.

Deanmrd,
Sounds like a driver communication issue. Please try uninstalling the driver and related software, reboot, and then re-install. Make sure to reboot in between.

Thanks.

I was able to dig this up.
Reference: http://4sysops.com/archives/tip-how-to-install-and-uninstall-a-program-in-safe-mode/

Run Windows in safe mode.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\
Create a registry key REG_SZ key and call it MSIService and value data and call it Service, which is the windows installer. This will give you permission to uninstall windows service Pack 3 from add/remove programs while in safe mode.

Well if you have it installed on the computer and cant get past the Windows logo. Put the SP3 disk in and do a repair. Make sure you hit -R and not the repair button after clicking continue. Well the directions for a repair will be on the screen. That is my thoughts on what you should do. If you have already done this, then I'm not sure where you should head to next. Hope this helps!!

You can try also to do reformat your hard drive as fresh unallocated one before doing formatting again to install windows. And check your installation disk for scratches.

please check the consistancy of hard drive or try to run a zero format first and then reinstall the win

During the XP install, you will be given the chance to set up partitions on the drive. Blow them all out. Completely. Then recreate the partition and let XP install. I expect this will solve the nt loader issue. If, however, it does not, then use the recovery approach below to get the required loader files onto your boot partition.

1. Insert the Windows XP bootable CD into the computer.
2. When prompted to press any key to boot from the CD, press any key.
3. Once in the Windows XP setup menu press the "R" key to repair Windows.
4. Log into your Windows installation by pressing the "1" key and pressing enter.
5. You will then be prompted for your administrator password, enter that password.
6. Copy the below two files to the root directory of the primary hard disk. In the below example we are copying these files from the CD-ROM drive letter, which in this case is "d." This letter may be different on your computer.
   
   copy d:\i386\ntldr c:\
   copy d:\i386\ntdetect.com c:\
   
   
7. Once both of these files have been successfully copied, remove the CD from the computer and reboot.

The problem is the driver for the sata hard drive. You would need to get that from the dell site and put it on a floppy disk, then at the start of the windows install select to install that driver. I ended up just installing the rc version of windows 7 and it worked out fine.

Try removing your AGP card and enabling the onboard graphics again. It is possible your Radeon is a 3.3v, but this board only supports 1.5v cards. Take a look at the manual at ftp://download.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/D845GERG2/BV2RG2_English.pdf

Spyware and temp file overload usually are to blame here.

Look and install these two applications:
ccleaner (www.ccleaner.com)
Spy-Bot Seek and Destroy www.majorgeeks.com

Make sure to close all programs specially anti-virus programs before you install them. Then run them in SAFE MODE.

How to enter safe mode:
Reboot your PC and RIGHT AFTER your PC startup BIOS logo and before Windows kicks in tap the F8 key and a Startup Menu should appear, use your arrow keys to select SAFE MODE and run the above applications. Clean any temp files and clear out any spyware.

Hope That Helps!