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Unable to format laptop

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by rajeevmeher, Jan 23, 2009.

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  1. rajeevmeher

    rajeevmeher Newbie

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    Hi,

    I am unable to format my laptop (vista home pre-installed) and tried to install with xp professional on vostro 1400. i am getting the error as "unable to identity drives to install" on the boot screen while formatting. Do anyone can help me to figure it out?


    thank you
    rajeev
     
    rajeevmeher, Jan 23, 2009
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    r1n7r4h Notebook Guru

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    You probably need to install the SATA drivers, when XP asks for additional drivers.
     
    r1n7r4h, Jan 23, 2009
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Or you can turn off AHCI in your BIOS and install the AHCI drivers after your installation.
     
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