Keep receiving error code 4 and corrupted file messages when trying to install windows. Both the ram and hard drive are new.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q125/1/74.asp&NoWebContent=1 Code 4 This device is not working properly because one of its drivers may be bad, or your registry may be bad. (Code 4) To Update the drivers for this device, click Update Driver. If that doesn't work, run Scanregw.exe (click Start, click Run, type Scanregw.exe, and then click OK) to check your registry. Solution button: Update Driver This code indicates that the .inf file for this device may be incorrect or the registry may be damaged. This error code is displayed if the .inf file specifies a field that should be text, but is binary instead. In addition to following the recommended suggestions, use Device Manager to remove the device and then run the Add New Hardware tool in Control Panel. If you continue to receive this error code, please contact the hardware's manufacturer for an updated .inf file.

http://www.windows-help.net/windows98/troub-46.shtml

Thanx for the replies..but now my system keeps rebooting while trying to run windows in both normal and safe mode. or I get a blue screen saying "fatal exception 0B has occurred" and I then have to reboot.