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Problem installing OS on AMD64 with SATA

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/problem-installing-os-on-amd64-with-sata.11572/

coolpepe
coolpepe Original post #1
Jun 19, 2005 at 12:56 PM
My system config. is AMD64 2800+ with MSI K8MM-V MoBo, 160 GB Seagate Sata HDD, 512Ram, Sony DL DVD Writer, NVIDIA GForce Mx4000 AGP Card. My problem is that i am not able to install WinXp(any edition). It always gives me a halt screen with either win32k.sys or atapi.sys errors during installation. And as I complete installing the OS it again gives the samr problem. Can anyone help me.
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Keith Sebastian #2
Jun 19, 2005 at 1:46 PM
Get in touch with Microsoft India - 1 600 11 1100 (Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune and Ahmedabad. This facility is available from MTNL/BSNL phones only.)

Keep your system config ready (write it down) before calling. Also you registration card and purchase reciept. These blokes are pretty good at troubleshooting. I know a friend working for them :lol: .

More info - *www.microsoft.com/india/support/faq.aspx

Alternatively,. you could just give your OS supplier a call.

Cheers,
Keith
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praveen44 #3
Jun 23, 2005 at 11:47 AM
Hi there.
For installing Win XP on a RAID sata drive, you need to copy the drivers for the same on to a floppy and start the install process. Press F6 when setup starts ( will be shown at the bottom of screen ) and insert the floppy. Will restart a few times and noraml setup will continue. This happened to me because XP does not recognise newer hard drives. Must help you too.
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khandu #4
Jun 23, 2005 at 12:22 PM
nothing to do with the RAID sATA

i have kind of same config and never had a single error..

try getting another copy of winXP.. maybe thats curropt..

u can see my sign.. have the same proc + HDD.. winXP runs like a baby!!!