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Originally Posted by skaven
I seriously doubt that it's a software related issue. Computers don't just spontaneously reboot during an install. Installation code runs in a very predictable, "clean" environment (no other programs running, no spyware, viruses, etc.), so they theoretically should *never* crash unless there is some bad hardware.
Chances are your hard drive simply isn't getting along nicely with your hard drive controller. I'd suggest swapping out your ATA cable first. If that doesn't fix it, it could either be the motherboard (specifically the southbridge), or the controller on your new drive (however that's not likely since it's new).
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On the subject of the actual problem (whoops!) I had a PC that refused to accept a build of XP. Actually, it was several PC's, all of the same make/model. I tried BIOS flashes - you name it. In the end, it turned out to be ridiculously simple. The APCI interface setting in the BIOS had caused the install routine to puke when the video mode changed... after changing the setting, the install got to the point in question, the screen mode changed and the monitor 'reset' and off she went, tickity-boo. Weird.