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Windows xp will not install on sata hdd it's detected by bios and windows it's formatted then restarts to install windows but does not install it?
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Windows xp does not have native support for SATA interface (except SP3). You have to download SATA interface driver from the motherboard/computer website and use F6 installation procedure.
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