Windows Instalation Error 0xc00000e9

calculus2uk

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Hello Folks
I have been trying to install windows on my sony vaio and I keep on getting error message 0xc00000e9 and that I removed a device whiles it was still working.
The problem is I have not removed any device and also i thought my hard disk might be dying so I bought a new one but still I get the same error message. I have tried with windows xp service pack 1 and 2 and windows 8.
I tried to install xubuntu and it worked perfectly. What could be the problem and any solution??
 
Jul 5, 2013
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The error message relates to a hardware error pertaining to your computer's BIOS. Basically it is telling you that the computer is not able to reliably communicate with the hard drive.

As you have no external device plugged in to your computer, there might be some drivers conflicting. You might need to remove sound card etc.. from BIOS.