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    T61: How to format the hdd ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by eiji, Sep 28, 2007.

  1. eiji

    eiji Newbie

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    Hi everybody,

    I have a t61 and i would like to install Windows XP on the machine but when I launch windows xp install cd-rom, select "new install", he say he does not find the disk hard and i can't format. (it's like a protection on the hdd)
    However in the bios the hard disk is found and I arrive to launch Windows Vista.

    Thank you :)
     
    eiji, Sep 28, 2007
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  2. hehe299792458

    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    It's a problem with the SATA driver and is very complicated to solve. Basically, you have to copy the XP disc to your computer and modify it so that is supports your SATA controller.
     
    hehe299792458, Sep 28, 2007
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If you set the drive to compatibility mode in the bios, it should see the drive.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 28, 2007
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  4. blackcobrasandy

    blackcobrasandy Notebook Guru

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    How do i set Drive to compatibility Mode
     
    blackcobrasandy, Mar 7, 2008
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  5. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    Go into BIOS and set it.

    From my guide:

     
    Arki, Mar 7, 2008
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  6. FusionZ06

    FusionZ06 Notebook Consultant

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    Great info! Good find - sure beats slipstreaming the drivers onto a XP installation CD.

    :)
     
    FusionZ06, Jan 12, 2009
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