Problem installing XP

[jackdw]

I'm trying to install XP back onto a friend's virus-ridden laptop. It boots ok, goes into safe mode etc so I saved all her files, just when I boot from CD, it goes 'Setup is inspecting your computers hardware configuration' or words to that effect.. Then it reboots after 10-15 seconds of displaying that.
Any ideas on how to make it work correctly?

It's a Packard Bell Easynote C3300.

Thanks
- Jack

 

[Elvandil]

Check the memory. Maybe not all the problem was viruses.

MemScope (Floppy and CD images.)
Microsoft Memory Test (floppy or CD ISO image)
Memtest86