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    Installing Windows XP doesn't see Harddrive

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Detolin, Jan 7, 2008.

  1. Detolin

    Detolin Newbie

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    Hey i'm having a problem downloading Windows XP onto my notebook.
    When it asks where i would like to download the OS to, the window just shows 4 slots that all say:

    Unknown disk
    [There is no disk in this drive.]

    i have 2 empty harddrives, both Fugitsu, a 60gb and 80gb

    I have tried every combination with these harddrives:
    both connected, switched places(master/slave i guessed), each harddrive on it's own in each slot, nothing i've done hardware-wise is working.

    the laptop is an Alienware m7700

    any help is appreciated.
     
    Detolin, Jan 7, 2008
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Probably need the SATA drivers. You can slipstream them in using nLite.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 7, 2008
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