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SATA Drive not detected while installing XP

Last answer on Oct 14, 2009 3:09:58 am BST bahurdeen, on Jan 6, 2009 5:37:52 pm GMT 
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Hello,
As of now i have windows vista OS. if i tried to install windows xp i am getting following error.
Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer.

Make sure any hard disk drives are powered on and properly connected to your computer, and that any disk-related hardware configuration is correct. This may involve running a manufacturer - supplied diagnostic or setup program.

Setup cannot continue. To quit Setup, press F3

pls advice what i should do?

Configuration: Windows Vista home premium

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1

xpcman, on Jan 6, 2009 5:54:11 pm GMT
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This is a problem with native SATA support in the BIOS. Please search this forum for the solution.

   
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Jb, on Mar 31, 2009 5:20:37 pm BST
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I have an hp laptop which i formatted. When installing the win xp service pack 2 it gives
a message that i check the hard drive, it cant see the harddrive or the hard drive is not powered, press f3
to exit

   
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momoalc, on Apr 7, 2009 1:01:29 pm BST
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Hello jb.don't worry i had that pb too...
The first time i went to setup BIOS and boot sequenc and disable sata hdd and it work...

The second tim when i got that pb i was oblige to get a software nam nlite it free fo download an go to
http://www.softwarepatch.com/utilities/via-sata.html ad download sata drivers....
UsenLite to create a custom Windows XP installer (note that you need .NET Framework 2.0 available from Microsoft download site before running the nLite). Next, from nLite application, browse to the Windows XP CD installer and follow nlite...
Hoe it will be helpfull
Good Luck

   
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satheesh, on Apr 22, 2009 8:04:27 am BST
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Hey i am satheesh , i got affected by the same problem for my HP compaq 6510 b , ur truoble shooting steps really works thanks a lot

   
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Anshul, on Jul 4, 2009 7:17:30 am BST

THnx a tonn dear!

I have been strugging a lot with this issue...

once again thnx a lot ....

   
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krypt, on Sep 8, 2009 2:13:14 pm BST
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Wow.. thanks man.. it just worked on my laptop... :D

   
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anuj, on Sep 24, 2009 9:02:53 am BST
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Hey

I am facing the same error.
In fact i have windows vista os which crashed down few days back and fortunately i was able to take a backup for my files using ubuntu. But now i was trying to reinstall windows vista which unfortunately didn't happened and when i tried to install windows xp, i got the same message as jb did:
Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer.

Make sure any hard disk drives are powered on and properly connected to your computer, and that any disk-related hardware configuration is correct. This may involve running a manufacturer - supplied diagnostic or setup program.

Setup cannot continue. To quit Setup, press F3

Plase let me know step by step if possible how to boot my computer as i don't know how to check for SATA hard drive (enabled/disabled)in BIOS as windows vista is not showing any such sort of option. Your assistance will be of great help to me. Thanks.

Anuj

   
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ar, on Aug 19, 2009 4:16:31 pm BST

Same promD

   
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sammy, on Jun 19, 2009 10:13:08 am BST
  • +12

My laptop shows a blue screen error showing hdd not not found?
how can i install xp .

   
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Aditya kumar, on Jul 31, 2009 10:01:35 am BST

Dear

i m facing the problem when i m indtalling windows XP SP2 in my lapi compaq presario CQ40-317TU.giving blue scree error.So plz help me.

   
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SUJIT, on Oct 13, 2009 8:34:06 am BST

Hi! r u solve problem ur laptop. please send me how i solve this problem. through my email.

   
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jahan, on Apr 10, 2009 1:16:50 pm BST
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Hi I am support the hp compaq CQ40-317tu laptop i install the windows xp SP2 but i have in xp but is not support please give the windows xp SP2

   
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jane, on May 19, 2009 6:06:00 am BST

Check out following resource that may help you to find solution:

http://free-tips-tricks.blogspot.com/2009/01/hard-drive-not-­recognized-found.html

   
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hunhistory, on Jul 26, 2009 8:40:38 pm BST
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I have the same error but it is in a blue screen I have to restart my PC after. I cannot install Windows XP after I have installed Windows Vista/7. I have eSATA drivers. please anyone help

   
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anuj, on Sep 24, 2009 8:23:05 am BST
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Hey

I am facing the same error.
In fact i have windows vista os which crashed down few days back and fortunately i was able to take a backup for my files using ubuntu. But now i was trying to reinstall windows vista which unfortunately didn't happened and when i tried to install windows xp, i got the same message as jb did:
Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer.

Make sure any hard disk drives are powered on and properly connected to your computer, and that any disk-related hardware configuration is correct. This may involve running a manufacturer - supplied diagnostic or setup program.

Setup cannot continue. To quit Setup, press F3

Plase let me know step by step if possible how to boot my computer as i don't know how to check for SATA hard drive (enabled/disabled)in BIOS as windows vista is not showing any such sort of option. Your assistance will be of great help to me. THanks.

Anuj

   
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ahamora, on Oct 14, 2009 2:00:15 am BST

Go to the store.. or on ebay or search google.. you should be able to get a free copy of unbuntu linux. All linux is free. I did it with unbuntu linux so I feel that you should as well since I know it works.

Unbuntu linux will install.. (my opinion is linux is the best.. and for this reason it makes linux better)

however, when you install linux make sure you completely format the drive and delete all other partition information.


then.... restart the computer and check out linux and see what you think!

then put in your Vista disk and restart the computer and try to do the install again. let me know what you think! it worked for me!!

no more asking for drivers!

   
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 ahamora, on Oct 14, 2009 3:09:58 am BST

Let me rephrase:

get Unbuntu Linux

install unbuntu linux like you would vista.

when installing unbuntu make sure that you delete and format the entire hardrive or drives on your computer

install unbuntu and make sure it works completely.


if unbuntu won't install you may have a hardware issue or a hardware configuration issue.. contact a repair center or geek squad or some other threads.


Put in your vista disk.. and restart the computer

press whatever to get the vista CD to run the install...

you should find that there are two partitions on the computer. delete both and select your install there. make sure you format before you install because linux uses a different partition than windows.

for vista you want the partition to be NTFS but it shouldn't ask. it should just install.

Good luck! I hope this works for you!!

   
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