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    Installing Windows XP Error

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jsailorca2002, Dec 7, 2010.

  1. jsailorca2002

    jsailorca2002 Notebook Consultant

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    I recently got an X60s and try to install Windows XP via an external USB DVDRW. During setup to install XP the following message came up:

    "Setup did no 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 configurationis
    correct. This may involve running a manufacturere-supplied diagnostic
    or setup program.

    setup cannot continue. TO quit setup, press F3"

    I ran the HD Diagnostic from the BIOS and it reads and verify. So
    what am I doing wrong? BTW, I was unable to find the hidden partition
    when I hit F11 during bootup. Do I need a rescue and recovery disk
    from Lenovo? I am kind of stuck now. Any idea?
     
    jsailorca2002, Dec 7, 2010
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You're in compatibility mode?
     
    ZaZ, Dec 7, 2010
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    jsailorca2002 Notebook Consultant

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    I am now and working. Thanks for correcting my rookie mistake
    I had forgotten about the setting of SATA in the BIOS. :D
     
    jsailorca2002, Dec 7, 2010
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    We were all rookies at some point.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 7, 2010
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