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Asked: 2021-11-03T11:46:16+00:00 In:

Can’t Install Windows 7 On IDE Hard Drive

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I can’t install windows7 in my computer with a 80gb seagate hard drive if i replace the drive with a SATA drive in the same machine installation is flawless what is happening is win7 not cmpatible with ide drives how can I install W7 on ide any patches available

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      Yow CAN use an IDE hard drive. Your issue is probably the settings in the BIOS screens.

      Your BIOS should have settings to enable/disable all the IDE and SATA ports. Check to verify the IDE is enabled and that your IDE drive is being configured in the BIOS by watching the POST screens at start up.

      If all your drives are being configured you should see a screen that allows you to choose where to install Windows. If you didn’t see that screen then maybe you have a problem with BIOS settings or IDE configurations.

      Do you have more than one IDE drive connected to the same cable as the 80GB? If so, you need to check the jumper settings.

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