[X4U] problems with bootcamp and windows install

[alexandre]

On 4 mai 07, at 23:25, Stroller wrote:

>
> On 4 May 2007, at 12:04, alexandre wrote:
>> ...
>> i've been able to install windows xp on 2 of the imacs. on the  
>> 3rd, boot camp (or the windows installer) just ejects the windows  
>> install cd, hanging the machine. i've tried with different install  
>> cds, same result.
>
> Is it possible there are firmware updates to be applied to the 3rd  
> iMac?

everything is up to date.

>
> I would be inclined to check this and then run Bootcamp's first  
> stage again. I believe the first stage changes some information  
> either in EFI or the boot sector - you may find that deleting the  
> Windows partition & recreating it performs this "magic".

i've partitioned, de-partitioned and then re-partitioned and am still  
getting the problems…

>
>> as for the 2 macpros, both hang when the installer asks me to  
>> confirm that i really want to install windows xp. the keyboard  
>> doesn't respond, and the "caps lock" light turns on on the keyboard.
>
> Not using bluetooth keyboards, by any chance, are you? In any case,  
> generic USB keyboards can be bought for very few pounds - it might  
> be worth a go trying to install with one of those, just in case  
> they make a difference.

no, no BT keyboards. i've switched keyboards too, all apple though.
>
> Finally, for both the 3rd imac and for the MacPros you should  
> unplug as much additional hardware as possible during the bootcamp  
> process. Any additional USB devices should be disconnected and PCI  
> cards removed from the Pros.
>

i'll have to check for usb devices (scanners, etc). no pci cards are  
connected.

thanks stroller!

alexandre
:: 17" 2.33ghz ic2d macbook pro / 2.0gb / 160gb / X.4.9 ::
:: 24" 2.33ghz ic2d imac / 2.0gb / 250gb / X.4.9 ::