Re: XP Won't Run QuickRestore

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From: Miss Perspicacia Tick (misstick_at_lancre.dw)
Date: 11/12/04 

Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2004 03:20:19 -0000

nately wrote:
> Hmm. Okay, I'm trying to run the Compaq QuickRestore CDs that came
> w/my Presario 2710 laptop. This machine has long needed to be
> reformatted. But when I plug in the CD and try to run it, I get this
> error message:
>
> "An application has attempted to directly access the hard disk, which
> cannot be supported. This may cause the application to function
> incorreclty. Choose 'Close' to terminate the application."
>
> So, you see the problem--the computer won't allow the QuickRestore
> discs to do their thing. Which leaves me with some troubles--can
> anyone help? Have I screwed up the settings to the point of not being
> able to reformat?
>
> Much thanks to all.

Boot from the CD. Don't run it in Windows. You cannot format a disk that's
currently in use. Beyond that, it's HP's problem, not Microsoft's. 

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