xp installation problems

Is the new hard drive SATA?  If so than you'll need to hit F6 when WinXP first starts to install so that you can install third party drivers.  Older IDE drivers did not require drivers to partition and install an OS, but newer SATA drives do.AstraNoString

Does MS include the needed drivers on the install CD? Or do you have to have a floppy drive and load the drivers from the manufacturer's disc?

If the computer still shuts down, it could be a bunch of other things too. (part(s) not seated properly, incorrect BIOS settings, bad memory, improper cooling, etc)

On a sidenote, I'm happy to report that Vista needs no such step to install in a SATA HDD.

[QUOTE="AstraNoString"]Is the new hard drive SATA? If so than you'll need to hit F6 when WinXP first starts to install so that you can install third party drivers. Older IDE drivers did not require drivers to partition and install an OS, but newer SATA drives do.PikaPichu

Does MS include the needed drivers on the install CD? Or do you have to have a floppy drive and load the drivers from the manufacturer's disc?

If the computer still shuts down, it could be a bunch of other things too. (part(s) not seated properly, incorrect BIOS settings, bad memory, improper cooling, etc)

On a sidenote, I'm happy to report that Vista needs no such step to install in a SATA HDD.

It would depend on the HDD and the drivers that need to be installed.  In most cases you'll need to use a floppy drive and install 3rd party drivers.  If the drivers are not installed windows shuts down and restarts.