Re: Message when trying to reformat
- From: Del <Del@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:33:27 -0800
Thank you Bruce. Please could you tell me where I get the manufacturers
WinXP specific drivers for my IDE/SATA.
Thanks again
Del
"Bruce Chambers" wrote:
> Del wrote:
> > I am trying to reformat my fairly new computer. This computer has 2 hard
> > drives, C: and D:. My last computer had only one disk drive and I would
> > reformat it by putting the XP disk into the machine and restaring. This
> > worked well. With this new machine however, I got to the point where I am
> > asked the 3 questions which I think are: do I want to setup XP, repair XP or
> > exit without doing anything. I go to the 1st option but then instead of going
> > through the usual procedures I get the following message:
> >
> > Set up did not find any hard disk drives installed on yoru computer.
> > Make sure any hard disks are powered on and connected to your computer and
> > that any disk related hardward configuration is correct. This may involve
> > running a manufacturer supplied diagnostic or set-up program.
> > Setup cannot continue.
> >
> > This computer was build instore as opposed to being a brand machine. I have
> > taken it back to where it was purchased but all they did was reformat it for
> > me and this of course hasn't fixed the problem. I feel they have not set it
> > up correctly. Would anyone have any idea if this is something I can sort out
> > for myself. I don't know too much about computers but have enough common
> > sense to follow instruction!
> >
> > Many Thanks Del
>
>
> It may be that WinXP doesn't have a good driver for the IDE/SATA
> controller built-in. Very early in the boot process, just after having
> booted from the WinXP CD, the screen will display the words to the
> effect: "Setup is examining your system." Press <F6> when this happens,
> and have the *manufacturer's* WinXP-specific drivers for your IDE/SATA
> controller available on a floppy disk.
>
>
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