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mkvpr   04-29-2009 at 09:40:51 PM

I bought a new HDD from newegg...but when i pop in win xp pro and go to format it doesn't recognize that there is a HDD, but i have ubuntu installed just fine (testing to see if it was the HDD that was dead) can any1 help please

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overclockingrocks   04-30-2009 at 05:12:06 AM
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I had a similar issue. you have to go into the disk management in the administrative tools and initialize the disk. After that you can format it and create your partitions just fine. If that doesn't solve it post up a reply and I'll see what I can do to help.

------------------------------ Laptop: 1.6Ghz Pentium M,1GB DDR2 RAM,15.4 inch scren,60GB HD,Win XP pro

desktop: 3.4Ghz P4 HT,2GB DDR 400, 180 total HD,ATI X1650 pro, 19 inch LCD, logitech X540 5.1 surround sound
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mkvpr   05-01-2009 at 06:19:00 AM
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i went through the admin tools but i didnt find disk management....i tryed fdisk in the terminal but it wouldent let me.....im not sure why i was able to install ubuntu just fine...but when i try win XP pro SP3 it wont recognize the HDD....I really dont want to pay 200+ for geek squad or some other comp store to try and fix it....

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mkvpr   05-04-2009 at 03:02:29 AM
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ok so i got XP on the HDD now (i changes the connection type from sata to ata) but now i cant connect to the internet when im directly pluged in to the cable modem.....RAWR DAMN DELL and there HARDWARE

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