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    Help me PLEASE!

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by pakitra, Mar 12, 2009.

  1. pakitra

    pakitra Newbie

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    I bought a vaio fz21e and I'm trying to install XP(currently i have vista) and everytime i boot from the XP cd i get and error. After i press Enter to start the installation, it says:
    Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer.
    Make sure any hard disk drives are powered on and properly connected to
    your computer, and that any disk-related hardware configuration is
    correct. This may involve running a manufacturer-supplied diagnostic or
    setup program. Setup cannot continue. To quit Setup, press F3.

    Greets,
    pakitra
     
    pakitra, Mar 12, 2009
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  2. Visioneer

    Visioneer Notebook Evangelist

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    You need chipset drivers to install XP on your machine. You can slipstreaming them in your Windows installation disc with nLite.
     
    Visioneer, Mar 12, 2009
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  3. jimmas

    jimmas Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes you will need to slipstream sata drivers into xp disc using nlite to enable recognition by xp, believe there are a number of threads on here explaining how to do in more depth
     
    jimmas, Mar 12, 2009
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  4. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    The FIRST thing you need to do is acquaint yourself with the search box at the top of every page in these forums. This same question has been asked and answered multiple times, in great detail including instructions on slipstreaming. By searching first, often time you can find your answer in seconds rather than having to wait for someone to respond.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Mar 12, 2009
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  5. pakitra

    pakitra Newbie

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    First, I want to thank everyone for answering and helping me.
    Second, If you just want a fight and if you're not able to help, screw you Gary!
     
    pakitra, Mar 13, 2009
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