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    Question about re-installing WinXP using Dell WinXP CD

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by clueless about cpus, Dec 25, 2007.

  1. clueless about cpus

    clueless about cpus Newbie

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    Hi,

    I was trying to re-install Windows XP on my T61 using a Dell WinXP CD but during setup (on the WinXP bluescreen), there was an error message saying that no hard disk was found, but there is a hard disk there. I tried it a couple times but the same thing happened. Can someone explain this to me?

    Thanks.
     
    clueless about cpus, Dec 25, 2007
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  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    I'm not sure if this is going to work using the Dell OEM but maybe.

    Change your BIOS SATA to Compatibilty to detect hard disc.
     
    Arki, Dec 25, 2007
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    watchtower7 Notebook Consultant

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    you cannot install a dell oem disk on a lenovo
    period
     
    watchtower7, Dec 25, 2007
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    miro_gt Notebook Deity

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    miro_gt, Dec 26, 2007
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