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  1. Aug 13th, 2004, 08:31 AM #1
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    Trouble installing SATA drive

    Hi,

    I just formatted my computer, and started re-installing all things I needed.

    One of the first things I need to do is install my SATA drive, 'cause that contains some partitions with files I need.

    Everytime I've installed this thing it wernt perfect, but not this time.

    I use the Hardware wizard, it detects nothing, so I select the hardware myself. I select a category that comes close, 'cause there is no SATA category, and use the browse function to select the .INF manually. But everytime I select the INF file on the disk that came with it, it says there is no hardware information on that location..



    Anyone encountered this before?


    CHeers,

    Michael

    Oh, I'm using Windows XP Pro
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  2. Aug 13th, 2004, 11:43 PM #2
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    is it turned on in BIOS? I haven't heard of anything like this.
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  3. Aug 15th, 2004, 11:36 AM #3
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    Did you hit F6 when you were installing windows when it prompted?

    My friend bought a SATA drive and I guessed my way through installing it and didnt have any problems, although i did it on a clean install.

    If your computer supports it... i would sugest booting of the SATA drive instead of a IDE... they really make quite a difference.

    Try looking at the manufactures website for a quick install guide or something of that matter.
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  4. Aug 15th, 2004, 07:55 PM #4
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    Make sure you have SP1 installed because I have had that problem with my SATA drive with XP Pro too .
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  6. Aug 16th, 2004, 01:35 AM #5
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    Better yet, install Windows XP Service Pack 2
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