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Hard disk error

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zain - 15 Nov 2008 à 09:58
 zain - 16 Nov 2008 à 00:53
Hello,
i am using a compaq laptop. first i had winxp in it but for some reason i installed win vista.then i again tried to install win xp but a message appear before installation"hard disk drive could not be found.make sure any hard disk drive is properly connected or installed"something like this. so setup could not continue but win vista was installed.it is not vista programmed laptop.i need some help about this problem.please reply with solution on my email address.
thank you
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xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday 8 October 2008 Status Contributor Last seen 15 June 2019 1,824
15 Nov 2008 à 11:23
You need to wipe the VISTA partition off your hard drive before installing XP.

Download this free partition tool and use it to delete ALL partitions on your hard drive.

https://www.precisesecurity.com/virus
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xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday 8 October 2008 Status Contributor Last seen 15 June 2019 1,824
15 Nov 2008 à 11:27
Wrong link

https://download.cnet.com/EaseUS-Partition-Master-Free-Edition/3000-2248_4-10863346.html?tag=mncol%3Bpop&cdlPid=10898593
zain
16 Nov 2008 à 00:53
thank u you gave me a good programme but can u please give me solution which can be operated from command prompt. i shall be very thankful to u. please reply as soon as possible.

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