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    Hard reboot during Windows Installation

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by HyperBaton, Sep 5, 2006.

  1. HyperBaton

    HyperBaton Notebook Guru

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    I'm currently trying to install Windows XP on my HEL80, but the installer seems to have stopped during "installing devices". But how can I do a hard reboot without unplugging the battery? Cause I hear that's very bad for the battery, to remove it while the system is on.

    Please help me out quickly :p
     
    HyperBaton, Sep 5, 2006
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  2. Nicke

    Nicke Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hold down the power, that should do the trick.

    Alternatively, insert the power cord, then remove the battery, then remove the power cord.
     
    Nicke, Sep 5, 2006
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    HyperBaton Notebook Guru

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    Yeh, looks like I wasn't pushing the Power button long enough. Seems like I have to press it a whole lot longer than on the desktop computer...

    Thanks for the help.
     
    HyperBaton, Sep 5, 2006
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    What version of Windows XP are you installing? Does it have Service Pack 2 slipstreamed? XP won't run with SATA drives until you have service pack 2 at least.
     
    Pitabred, Sep 6, 2006
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