archie2
08-26-2002, 01:18 PM
I am running a p-4 , with win xp as the O/S .
When i try to install mandrake 8.2 the install , stalls at the partitioning .
How long should this take place before the drakx util comes up. just to make sure that its not hanging and i am just not giving it enough time.
homeiss
08-26-2002, 01:26 PM
Maybe you could try and partition the drive with Partition Magic first then try and install Mandrake...
I have had troubles with RedHat stoping while creating partitions but never Mandrake.
Reptilian Feline
08-27-2002, 03:14 AM
Are you trying dual boot with win XP? If not, remove win XP completely from your system before installing Mandrake. I just intalled Mandrake 8.2 on my somewhat old computer that was low on most everything, and it worked like a charm when I did it the second time, in low reolution gui. Had to reboot manually but that was it.
I know from experience that XP kidnappes the system completely so it's VERY hard do get rid of. I have a boot diskett that kan do it, if you need help. Found it on the net somewhere but dodn't remember where so I can zip it for you if you like.
