Lappy problem · DIGIT-ARC

Right now i am tryin to install XP SP2 on my frends laptop bu the setup process doesnt recognize the hdd. It loads all files n then gives an error saying that no detectable HDD attached.... Laptop is jus a coouple of days old n reason for installing windows is An Attempt To Get Rid Of Vista

So friends please help me out

hard disk detected in BIOS ?

ya.....

codename , i think you had already vista, so perform chkdsk on it, if it stops then test the hard drive with a diagnostic utility from the mftr website, Usually you will download the file and make a bootable floppy or cd with it. Boot with the media and do a thorough test.If the drive has physical errors, replace it.

@batista...... i jus installed vista again n it completed without a single problem though i could not partition my HDD....... Its XP SP2 thats not recognizing the HDD........ and please tell me some way to partition HDD after 0S is loaded....

primary 140GB
secondary 10 GB

wantu split the primary partition

^^ Disable Sata in your lappy's BIOS and try XP SP2 again... It'll work..!

prasad_den said:
^^ Disable Sata in your lappy's BIOS and try XP SP2 again... It'll work..!

that's a very very good idea, the problem is max. because of enabling this

codename_romeo said:
@batista...... i jus installed vista again n it completed without a single problem though i could not partition my HDD....... Its XP SP2 thats not recognizing the HDD........ and please tell me some way to partition HDD after 0S is loaded....

primary 140GB
secondary 10 GB

wantu split the primary partition

partition manager

Batistabomb said:
that's a very very good idea, the problem is max. because of enabling this

partition manager

Experience speaks...

My HP lappy also had the same problem... but searched forums and got this solution.. or the option of slipstreaming sata drivers in xp disc and trying... Opted for the 2nd, and now having a dual boot with vista and XP..!!
Two weeks ago, installed XP on a friend's lappy by disabling SATA..

prasad you are right, i heared this verdict with most of HP lappy

where do i disable SATA in the BIOS......cudnt spot the location..please specify

This will help you, Disable SATA native mode
*h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00758841&dlc=en&lc=en&cc=us

checking it...... thanks for the link nucleuskore

After disabling the native sata support is it necessary that i have those driver files with me??????

^^ No. Change the SATA mode from AHCI to IDE in BIOS and install Windows XP. No additional drivers required. Straightforward install

but cant find the place where to change that mode in BIOS........pls bear wid me n help me out

Taken from the link posted by NucleusKore:

Disable SATA native mode

Start the notebook PC.

Repeatedly press the F10 key (or key designated by the notebook PC) until the notebook enters the Computer Setup screen.

Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration .

Use the arrow keys to select SATA Native Mode and set the mode to Disable .
Figure 4: Disable SATA Native Mode
*h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAVA/Doc/images/c00763287.jpg

Press the F10 key (or designated key to accept the changes).

Save changes and exit Computer Setup.

The notebook should restart.

If this doesn't work then follow the same link to integrate SATA drivers to the Windows XP installation CD.

i can go upto system config....... but then i dont have the sata native mode thing on this bios......

I downloaded the driver burned them on a cd but the damned setup wil read it only from a floppy drive( where wil i get myself a floppy drive on a lappy ) even tried with usb....... it wanted to install OS on the pen drive

Please give me the model number of your laptop

If you don't haf an option for disableing ACHI (native STA) and enabling IDE
then follow the procedure given in the link by NucleusKore to download, extract and integrate the SATA drivers to your Windows XP installatin.

NucleusKore said:
Please give me the model number of your laptop

have a similar problem on DV 2415NR

Can you help? The setup process proceeds after booting from CD, but after the restart, WinXP logo is displayed, then it just shuts down.

No drivers loaded, HDD formatted & clean install, so it cant be a driver issue.

gopz said:
have a similar problem on DV 2415NR

Can you help? The setup process proceeds after booting from CD, but after the restart, WinXP logo is displayed, then it just shuts down.

No drivers loaded, HDD formatted & clean install, so it cant be a driver issue.

It is a driver issue. Apparently its a made for VISTA machine. See the solution here
*jeremyfrombenton.com/2007/10/24/7-steps-to-delete-windows-vista-and-install-windows-xp/

The xp setup wants the driver from some floppy drive.....but there is no floppy drive on the lappy

Have you tried disabling SATA or AHCI in the BIOS..?? What happened?

codename_romeo said:
The xp setup wants the driver from some floppy drive.....but there is no floppy drive on the lappy

If you integrate the driver in your XP cd then setup WILL NOT ASK YOU TO LOAD DRIVER FROM FLOPPY DRIVE!