Check your RAM if they are properly seated. Perhaps test them on another
computer.

See this thread:
Reformat/reinstall debacle!!!!! (WXP-Pro)
http://www.pctools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32641
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Rey


"notoftenonline" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am trying to install Windows XP on my custom desktop, but always got a
> Fatal Error as below.
> "SXS.DLL:Syntax error in manifest or policy file
> "D:\I386\asms\10\msft\windows\gdiplus\gdiplus. man" on line 4.
>
> Error:
> Installation Failed: D:\I386\asms. Error Message : A Component's file does
> not match the verification information presentin the component manifest.
>
> Fatal Error:
> One of the components that Windows needs to continue setup could not be
> installed."
>
> I have tried many times, and always got the same error. Anyone can help me
> on it? Thanks in advance.
>
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> Thanks a lot