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First check the hard drive jumpers and be sure it is set to "Master" Second be sure the hard drive is connected/seated properly. Last if an installation disk came with the hard drive insert it into your media drive as hard drives remain un-notice until they are formatted. *you can also use a program such as Norton's Ghost to format the new drive.
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When the computer start and before window loading disk information showed no hard disk detected.?
I'm not sure exactly what the question is. If it loads Windows, obviously the hard disk WAS detected. Still, it may be a faulty motherboard or a failing hard disk or a corrupted installation of Windows or something. You may want to get it checked out by calling tech support.
How can i reformat my windows vista laptop my disk works but won't get past the windows loading files screen?
If you are trying to install xp, you have format the hard drive prior installation. If you trying to reinstall Vista, check your hard drive for bad sectors. Make sure that the installation CD/DVD is readable (just try to copy all content on your hard drive).
What is a clean installation?
A clean installation is a installation where the hard drive is reformatted and windows is installed fresh from the DVD or CD it came from.
How much free space does Windows need on a hard drive?
During installation, Windows 7 will need about 16GB on a hard drive.
How can you Copy windows xp installation onto a hard drive?
Use Acronis.
Where can a Windows Vista laptop be purchased?
Windows Vista laptops will only be available on the second hand market. In addition, it will be difficult to obtain drivers for a modern laptop that officially support Windows Vista. It is even hard to find a Windows 7 powered computer, as Microsoft is pushing Windows 8 hard, despite its unpopularity.
What program prepares the hard drive for an image-based installation of Windows XP?
sysprep.
How do I prepare a new hard disk drive for the installation of a Windows 98 system I have a Windows 98 start-up disk. Please explain the steps required to prepare the drive so that it will have two pa?
How do i prepare a new hard disk drive for installation of a windows 98 system
How do you install Windows XP on a laptop with no hard drive?
You can't; there's nothing to install it to.
Why is it not necessary to inform CMOS setup about the installation of a new hard drive?
The BIOS will inform CMOS when there is a new installation with auto detection.
Do portable hard drives work for every laptop?
Not all portable hard drives work with every laptop. Some portable hard drives are formated for specific types of laptops. For example a portable hard drive that is formated for a Mac cannot be used with a windows laptop
How do you install Windows XP on a new hard drive?
Simply insert the installation disk and follow the prompts.
