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xp will not install on my new HD
Name: wagstaff Date: October 15, 2002 at 06:05:25 Pacific OS: 98 / M E CPU/Ram: 256 1ghz duron
Comment:
im having problems with xp i had it in stalled on my old hard drive which was 5 gb my new one a 40 gb will not run it i install it and when it starts for the frist time it says that it has stopped run because it may cause damage to hard drive and it won't even start up in safe mode do any of you know how to fix this proble if so like me know
Name: Alan Date: October 15, 2002 at 07:03:41 Pacific
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Have you checked the hard drive manufacturer's website for any issues related to XP?
That should be your first step.
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Response Number 2
Name: FJB Date: October 15, 2002 at 09:09:44 Pacific
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After checking the Manf web site,make sure you are using the correct procedure to set up the drive to accept XP. XP uses a different file system then all other Win OS'S
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Response Number 3
Name: S.M Date: October 15, 2002 at 09:42:50 Pacific
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May I suggest upgrading your BIOS or use the BIOS utility that came with your 40GB HDD.
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