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    x61 boots from HD but wont recognise it on fresh install?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by x61x200, Nov 27, 2010.

  1. x61x200

    x61x200 Notebook Consultant

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    I can boot up into my XP32 on the HD, but when i insert a XP64 CD (or XP32) it cant recognise any HD to install it on??

    In the boot up sequence it says the optical USB drive is first and then the HD?

    Can anyone help me?
     
    x61x200, Nov 27, 2010
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  2. trieudoahong

    trieudoahong Notebook Consultant

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    you may need to sliptream hdd controller driver to installation disk.
     
    trieudoahong, Nov 27, 2010
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  3. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't think so. I'm running pure w7 on my t61p.

    Look in the bios at your disc setting ir may need to be flipped for installation.

    Renee
     
    Renee, Nov 27, 2010
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Did you switch the drive to compatibility mode in the BIOS?
     
    ZaZ, Nov 28, 2010
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