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    need help with toshiba satellite u405-s2830

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by lacz713, May 23, 2009.

  1. lacz713

    lacz713 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey whats up guys? im just here trying to format this lappy that i have but there is one problem..... when i put the xp cd in there it wont let me format it says that the hard drive its not there so im wondering ... is there a hard drive protection on this thing and if there is where can i find it to uninstall it or what could be the problem thanks
     
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    lacz713 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ohhh yea by the way im downgrading from vista to xp pro
     
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    Most likely you need to change from AHCI mode in the BIOS to compatibility mode , then Xp will see your HDD.

    As Xp is not compatible with AHCI without additional driver`s that you need to install, normally when Xp is installed by pressing F6 and having the AHCI drivers on a Floppy Disk or USB memory stick.
     
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    wow thanks that worked and now im formating the hdd on the lappy thanks
     
    lacz713, May 23, 2009
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