hi i was installing xp on my desktop pc and the setup went fine up to the format where the computer just went off and now it says there isn't any hdd in the machine to install to.

computers that use SATA / Raid set ups must install the drivers for the controller by using the F6 method. during the set-up right after the "to boot to cd" option there will be a prompt to install the third party or SCSI drivers by pressing F6. In order to do this the divers must be on a different media such as floppy diskette or CD disc....what works on that computer. To get the drivers for your computer go to the manufacturer's site for downloads/drivers for your model and look for the SATA controller driver download. There will also be a read me file for installing you must set it up as instructed then use that to install the drivers when prompted. It is the disadvantaged who habitually elect Democrats on the belief of personal change--- yet they remain disadvantaged.