Just when I thought all is well with my computer, I realize that it doesn't want me to install Windows XP. Yes, I have the mother of all strange problems right now. Everytime I try to install XP, things go fine till the EULA page and/or the option of chosing the install partition; then computer shuts itself down. Everytime! I tried each hard disk one at a time, I tried using my old CD writer. Nothing helps. Otherwise, my comp is just fine.

I was very frustrated this morning. I got a bit of solace on the MSI forums because exactly two other guys seem to have faced the same problem in the past (with other MSI boards). Sadly, they haven't posted their solution, or if they ever found one.  I posted my woes on two forums, but no luck with a working solution so far. I have a strong feeling it is the motherboard that's giving me problems, because that is the only new component. Earlier I had no such problems and I have done clean installs a dozen times. The thought of going back to the same old sloth of a computer dealer pisses me off.

Something tells me there is a voodo doll of my computer somewhere, pins and all. Whoever it is, please don't torture me so much On another note, I can start a blog dedicated to troubleshooting computers.