Problem Installing Microsoft Windows XP

[arnov]

Dear Friends,

Right now I am using Ubuntu Linux 9.04, but I have mailny two problems.

1. Automatic Time Update which is not getting updated on next restart.

2. Installing Windows XP

When I put a bootable Windows XP CD it is showing me the following message:

Windows XP Professional Setup

Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed.

Make sure any hard disk drives are powered on and properly connected to your computer and that any disk-related hardware configuration is correct. This may involve a manufacturer supplied diagnostic or setup program.

Setup cannot continue, to quit setup, Press F3

I tried installing after running a Primary Self Diagnostic test in the BIOS Menu but still it's showing the same error.

 

[saqib_khan]

Is ur HD SATA? Then u'll need to integrate SATA drivers to ur XP's CD.

 

[arnov]

No it's PATA, i am trying to install this on my Compaq V6307TU Notebook having a 80GB (5400 rpm) HDD

 

[47Shailesh]

Does your BIOS detect the hdd ??

 

[Techie#1]

I heard long time b4, there r some compatibility problems abt installing winxp on Pata Hdd.Hope that got sorted!

 

[47Shailesh]

I heard long time b4, there r some compatibility problems abt installing winxp on Pata Hdd.Hope that got sorted!

Err I hope you heard the other way i.e. with SATA

 

[udayrulz]

With SATA you have to silp stream drivers to the CD .. never heard of the same problem with PATA .. Check the manufacturer's site ..

 

[-Anish-]

toggle with AHCI option in BIOS

 

[The Sauron]

Are you sure that 80GB hard disk is PATA ? According to manufacturer Compaq V6307TU Notebook comes with 80GB SATA 5400RPM.

In this case create floppy disk/Slipstream these SATA drivers to XP setup.

Index of /drivers/compaq/Compaq V6307TU/Intel SATA AHCI Controller/

Install these drivers after "Setup will start inspecting your computer hardware and configuration. " screen by pressing F6.

 

[dragon_unleashed]

I itz very simple, just go to ur bios settings there wil be a option called sata raid under some menu i dnt reme d menu name, i hope ull find it. D sata raid option will be on n u need to switch it to off and nw d xp installation wil detect ur hdd. I hav done dis in other compaq laptop.