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krkm120
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_ 		16. July 2007 @ 14:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hello i installed vista on my new computer as a fresh install but found i did not like vista so i wanted to go back tp xp pro so i installed xp but when booting up i got the unmountable boot volume error so i tried installing it a few more times with no luck then i thought i would try vista again but when vista is at the epanding files stage i get error 0x80070003 any ideas?

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krj15489
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_ 		16. July 2007 @ 16:20 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
you need to reformat then install xp. just use the partitioner on the xp boot disc.
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_ 		16. July 2007 @ 16:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
it worked thanks for your help its much appreciated
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