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    Windows XP on VGN-NR485E

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by joseacarras, Nov 7, 2008.

  1. joseacarras

    joseacarras Newbie

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    I have a Sony VAIO model VGN-NR485E. I must install Windows XP on this PC to work. I try to install it but the setup program don’t recognize the hard disk and to be honest that day I don’t have time to research on how to install it on this PC. If somebody has luck with this PC, please help me or I’m going to get fired.

    I’m a software engineer and my work needs a stable computer. The Sony came with Windows Vista Home and I upgrade it to Vista Ultimate. The PC runs ok for everyday use like Internet surfing, MS-Office, etc. The problem starts when I need to use development tools like VMWARE Workstation or similar software. Today this Windows Vista crap crashed 3 times and I lost all my work.

    PLEASE THIS IS URGENT!!!!!!!! :eek:

    Thanks,
     
    joseacarras, Nov 7, 2008
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    BBGus Notebook Evangelist

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    What do you mean the setup doesn't recognize your hard disc? Please calm down a bit and explain in a bit more detail exactly what error message or screen display you are getting so that we can help you the best we can.

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    BBGus, Nov 8, 2008
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    When Windows XP setup loads it couldn’t find the PC hard disk like it wasn’t present. I would like to know if somebody with this model had luck installing XP on this VAIO and how stable the installation is.
     
    joseacarras, Nov 8, 2008
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