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    Installing Windows XP and Enabling Native Sata for HP Pavillion Dv2100

    Discussion in 'HP' started by raymondbasto, Jan 27, 2010.

  1. raymondbasto

    raymondbasto Newbie

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    I am having a hard time installing Windows XP on my HP Pavillion Dv2100. Windows could load with Native Sata disabled but when I try to enable it, it gives me a BSOD during the Windows loading screen. I tried doing the steps on http://mytechweblog.blogspot.com/2007/10/enabling-sata-native-mode-after-xp.html and it still doesnt work.

    I also tried reinstalling Windows with Native Sata enabled but it says Windows cannot detect a hard disk. Tried reinstalling using a Flash Drive with Windows installed using WinToFlash and it said "Ntldr is missing".

    Im getting quite frustrated. Please help.
     
    raymondbasto, Jan 27, 2010
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    Th3_uN1Qu3 Notebook Deity

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    Have you tried integrating the SATA driver into the XP disc? This is usually the preferred approach.
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Jan 28, 2010
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    raymondbasto Newbie

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    The thing is I've looked everywhere for a Sata driver for my laptop and I cant seem to find it..
     
    raymondbasto, Jan 28, 2010
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    Th3_uN1Qu3 Notebook Deity

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    Give me the full model of your notebook and i'll help you find it.
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Jan 29, 2010
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