Big Time Help Needed - reinstall

as mentioned in another thread, my XP Pro stopped recognizing my USB (Apple) keyboard and mouse, even in Safe Mode. i decided to bite the bullet and reinstall. used bootcamp asst. to remove the windows partition and then create a new one. went ahead with the install.
set up loads files then gets to the point where it says "setup is starting windows." and there it stalls. i left it like this for 15 minutes...twice.
there is nothing in the windows partition.
what is going on? besides nothing.
Message was edited by: Forrest Jerome1

i deviated not. how can one deviate? i used bootcamp asst. to create a partition and then start the installation. it did not get far enough for me to deviate. completely hands off.
i finally capitulated and gave msft more $, bought windows 7 and that install has gone successfully.
Message was edited by: Forrest Jerome1

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ive had the n95 a month now i bought it from ebay. its been to an authourised dealer twice and then to nokia . it is still shutting down usually when i try to answer a call. occasionally it will close down without touching it, i love the phone can anyone one help or advise me what to do next, thanks

Hi andyroo
Firstly you need to exclude that problem is software related.
Remove memory card (if any) and carry out a hard reset key in *#7370# on standby screen followed by 12345 (default Nokia lock code) when requested. Unfortunately ALL data will be erased from the phone.
It might be an idea to try with a different SIM if possible.
Intermittent faults are the worse kind and you won't know if it has been dropped at some stage if casing has been replaced.
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