To everyone that has XP and can't get it to install for some reason or another. Most of the time it is just that the cd-rom is a peice of junk. I have had new ones that would not install certain files and have a corruput XP install. 1.No IE when insatlled. 2.Intermittent errors. 3.Secondary controller drops off. I have had several errors with different cd-roms. It seems that the older the drive I have no problems. DVD will mess up too. My burner and some of my new cd-rom (epox and creative seem good). Try to replace your cd-rom with a different one and that should take care of most of the install inssues from file loss. Also some Gefore2 MX cards are pure crap. Do not buy a $100 Gerfore card thinking it is gonna be great cause it sucks. I have two Gerfore. One I paid $369 for last yr and one I paid 76 for last week, and the 76er sucks. Intermittant reboots for no reason and lock ups. I put in another card any card and errors cease. If you have complaints abouts my comments you can send it here lovit@oreat.doodoo :)