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    IBM X60s booting problem

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mikehende, Feb 28, 2012.

  1. mikehende

    mikehende Notebook Consultant

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    I just bought this unit 2nd hand, it has win7 already installed which says 'windows is not genuine", I am trying to install XP Pro on it but I am getting this message:

    Setup did not find any hard disk drives in your computer

    I don't understand why this message since the existing OS is working? Any ideas on how to reload XP please?
     
    mikehende, Feb 28, 2012
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  2. Remeniz

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    You'll need to go into the BIOS and set the SATA controller to 'Compatibility' mode.

    If you want to use SATA mode then you'll need to install the SATA drivers during the XP install when prompted, by pressing F6.
     
    Remeniz, Feb 28, 2012
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    choder Notebook Consultant

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    Does it have a Windows COA sticker on the bottom?
     
    choder, Feb 28, 2012
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    mikehende Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks, will try it out later. Yes, there's an XP COA sticker on bottom, why is this important please?
     
    mikehende, Feb 28, 2012
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  5. MAA83

    MAA83 Notebook Evangelist

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    It's not.

    hjkhkjhjk
     
    MAA83, Feb 28, 2012
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