sadrand Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I just bought a Macbook Pro 15" and am trying to get Windows running. I bought a copy of Windows XP Pro with SP2. When trying to install Windows, the installation quits and says it "encountered a hardware problem and stopped the install to prevent damage to the computer." This happens exactly the same in bootcamp and Parallels. I have installed all of the Apple updates for my new machine and the firmware is up to date. Anybody have any ideas as to what is going on? Thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/48629-windows-xp-wont-install/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollcage Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Is the Bootcamp Assistant giving this message, or is coming from inside Windows setup? would think it has something to do with the hard drive. For now try going into Disk Utility and choose "Verify Disk" and check your HDs SMART status. If the disk verify returns errors, you might be able to repair it from your OSX install disk; but if the SMART status is indicating a failure you'll need to take it to an Apple store to have the HD replaced (will be covered under warranty). Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/48629-windows-xp-wont-install/#findComment-348217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadrand Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Thanks. I will try that tonight. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/48629-windows-xp-wont-install/#findComment-348662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadrand Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 I ran both Disk Utility and Tech Tools and the hard drive checked out fine. The error message is from inside the Windows setup. It is not a Mac generated error message. Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/48629-windows-xp-wont-install/#findComment-349418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xplizid Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Is it two seperate hd's? I dunno how well this applies, i am on hackintosh and when i first tried installing windows i got errors. I got it working by switching the sata cable on the windows drive to the prime sata port on the motherboard. maybe try swapping them out or reintalling vica versa. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/48629-windows-xp-wont-install/#findComment-349430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadrand Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Only one hd. But thanks for the suggestion. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/48629-windows-xp-wont-install/#findComment-349472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubljdog Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Get another copy of xp, the disc is probably bad, unless there is information you aren't giving us. Haven't heard of this problem yet. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/48629-windows-xp-wont-install/#findComment-349574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadrand Posted April 24, 2007 Author Share Posted April 24, 2007 Thanks for your advice. Does anyone know if the Genius Bar at my local Apple Store will help with this problem, or will they claim we don't support boot camp and refuse to help? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/48629-windows-xp-wont-install/#findComment-352948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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