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strata2
November 25th, 2008, 02:34 AM
Corrupt file in initial Install. Fresh download to new CD, Now:

A disk read error occurred.
Insert a system diskette and restart
the system.

Don't have a disk; HP X-class Visualize Workstation
Downloading third try - burning to boot from CD to install.
Help!
Many thanks in advance

cariboo
November 25th, 2008, 03:57 AM
Burn the .iso at the slowest speed possible. Make sure you burn it as an image and don't expand it first.

When you boot from the install cd, there is a disk integrity check in the menu. Use it before installing.

Jim