What type of disk are you using to install XP?

http://www.jsifaq.com/SF/Tips/Tip.aspx?id=2938


You could try using the boot disks along with the XP CD.
Windows XP Home Edition Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot Install
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 1 Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot
Install
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 1a Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot
Install
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2 Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot
Install
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Windows XP Professional Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot Install
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot
Install
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1a Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot
Install
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 Utility: Setup Disks for Floppy Boot
Install
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en



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"mattiebethsmom" <mattiebethsmom@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> When I try to install XP on a clean, formatted computer, I get the following
> error message:
> The following value in the .sif file used by setup is corrupted or missing:
> value 0 on the line in section [sourcedisksfiles] with key "SP1.cab."
> Setup cannot continue.
> What is this all about and what can I do???
> Thanks!