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!

mattiebethsmom <mattiebethsmom@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
news:AC1A9E5E-E006-4258-9F9A-DE7613E7B4EC@microsoft.com:

> 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???

Sounds like a bad CD to me. How far do you get before that message comes
up? Is this before it starts copying files?

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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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Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

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How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375



"mattiebethsmom" <mattiebethsmom@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:AC1A9E5E-E006-4258-9F9A-DE7613E7B4EC@microsoft.com...
> 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!

"Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote:

> What type of disk are you using to install XP?

Would you like me to provide you with a link that tells you why
top-posting is a no-no??

Only if you write it down on paper and personally hand deliver it, UG.

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375



"Uncle Grumpy" <unclegrumpy@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:ti2t23ddfo30nbo5d7repk89gak766epuk@4ax.com...
> "Brian A." <gonefish'n@afarawaylake> wrote:
>
>> What type of disk are you using to install XP?
>
> Would you like me to provide you with a link that tells you why
> top-posting is a no-no??

http://mailformat.dan.info/quoting/

Oh, I mean...

> Would you like me to provide you with a link that tells you why
> top-posting is a no-no??

http://mailformat.dan.info/quoting/

:-)

RedForeman