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    Install Windows XP on HP dv6930us

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bj1986, Jan 17, 2009.

  1. bj1986

    bj1986 Newbie

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    Hey ,

    I recently bought a HP Pavilion dv6930us Entertainment Notebook PC, which came with a pre-installed Windows Vista Home Premium.I tried to install Windows XP Pro using a bootable CD.But it is showing an error message that no hard drive installed! So what should i do to install Windows XP???
     
    bj1986, Jan 17, 2009
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  2. kitrak

    kitrak Notebook Consultant

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    go to bios options(tap F2 on startup i guess) and disable ACPI. i think it should work.
     
    kitrak, Jan 17, 2009
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Did you mean ACPI or ACHI?

    ACPI, aka Advanced Configuration and Power Interface, has been around for a while and should not pose any problems with XP.
     
    Shyster1, Jan 17, 2009
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  4. kitrak

    kitrak Notebook Consultant

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    ya i think its ACHI...not sure though....thanks for the correction
     
    kitrak, Jan 17, 2009
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    bj1986, Jan 19, 2009
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