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    Want to format new HP Pavilion DV2530EA to replace Vista with Xp

    Discussion in 'HP' started by johnny7boy, Sep 23, 2007.

  1. johnny7boy

    johnny7boy Newbie

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    just got a new HP Pavilion DV2530EA with Vista pre-installed. I'm not happy with Vista, so I would like to replace it with XP. I have a Windows XP pro SP2 version . I restarted the computer with the Windows cd inside, entered in the windows set up, selected the option to install a fresh version of windows, and the next screen I got was this:

    Set up did not find any hard disk drive installed in your computer.

    Make sure any hard disk drivers are powered on and properly connected to your computer, and that any disk-related hardware configuation is correct. This may involve running a manufacturer-supplied diagnostic or set up program

    Setup cannot continue. To quit setup, press F3.

    nyone know how I can fix this? Everything on this inspiron works great, I just want to replace the operating system.
     
    johnny7boy, Sep 23, 2007
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    hi johny

    i have the same system configuration from hp(hp pavilion DV 2530 ea) and i really want to install xp . i try few time but i couldn't install successfully.

    so i just want to know did u manage to install windows xp in ur system?
    if u can then just let me know please
    waiting for ur favourable reply

    thanks in advance

    kind regards
     
    dholariya21, Dec 13, 2007
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    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    read the sticky which was posted above
     
    timtravel42, Dec 13, 2007
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    Hi! Mi name is Andreea Piuaru, end I have a HP Pavilion 2530ea.
    My problem it is not the transit from vista to xp... Now, I need to stick with Vista Home Premium.... but I have formated the rescue partition, end now I need some software like: Verisoft access manager...

    ...on the other hands...I do not find my HP CD Software... It is completly lost :(



    Please! I need help! ....I need somebody to send "Verisoft Access Manager" to my address [email protected], or to: rapidshare or ftp client .....

    First end urgent, I need Verisoft access manager...

    If you can upload the entire CD/DVD software i will be verry gratefull!

    Sorry for my bad English end THANK YOU !

    Yours, Andreea Piuaru
     
    andreea, Jan 13, 2008
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  7. j-dogg

    j-dogg Notebook Evangelist

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    yea i had the same problem heres the software. make sure you download the drivers as well.

    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...=ob-49006-1&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&dlc=en&lang=en
     
    j-dogg, Jan 13, 2008
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  8. andreea

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    First of all, Thank You! ... but this is not maked for my lappy... it is mentioned:
    PRODUCT MODEL(S):
    HP Pavilion tx1000 Series
    ......I instaled any way... first, an red error: ...this driver it is not signed...bla bla... I continued, finish end restart.
    I swipe the finger over the fingerprinter sensor many many time...end nothing :( Just this message:
    "The system will terminate the curent operation due to a long period of user inactivity"
    PLEASE, SOMEBODY HELP ME !
     
    andreea, Jan 13, 2008
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  9. dinapoli

    dinapoli Notebook Consultant

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    It should work with your laptop just make sure you get the correct drivers
     
    dinapoli, Jan 13, 2008
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  10. j-dogg

    j-dogg Notebook Evangelist

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    thats weird it worked with my dv2500 the model shouldn't matter its software not drivers.

    install these drivers ther for the 2500
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3369421&os=2093&lang=en
     
    j-dogg, Jan 13, 2008
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