computer will not recognize XP64 version...

[UA_Iron]

hey there, first post

I dont know if this issue has been addressed before but my winXP64 pro disc will not run on my computer - it gives the following error:

"D:\ is not a valid win32 operation"

which makes sense kind of because I am running 32bit XP pro currently - but it wont even boot from the disc on startup.

I'm pretty sure there's no hardware compatibility issues since I built this system for XP64

could it be my version of XP64? I can post my hardware if its requested too. thanks

 

[BASSMASTER]

Did you have someone make you an ISO of their legit XP64 CD?

 

[EricB]

Did you have someone make you an ISO of their legit XP64 CD?

this sounds like the problem. SP2 tries to block making copies of XP disc.
that's why you keep a copy of SP1 around

here are 2 versions

http://www.techist.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=56991

 

[SHAWN]

What does SP2 have to do with booting from a cd?

 

[UA_Iron]

thanks guys I'll try this copy and see if it works.

 

[EricB]

What does SP2 have to do with booting from a cd?

Well if it don't burn the cd right. it won't boot right.
and it will say "not a valid win 32 application"