Install windows xp over windows hard drive error

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Kulamani, Posts 1 Registration date Wednesday November 11, 2015 Status Member Last seen November 11, 2015 - Nov 11, 2015 at 05:32 AM
R2D2_WD Posts 3606 Registration date Monday September 1, 2014 Status Member Last seen February 20, 2017   - Nov 11, 2015 at 08:07 AM
when I attempt to install windows xp over the windows 8, after few minutes "windows installation" appear and then error appear "hard drive problem"
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R2D2_WD Posts 3606 Registration date Monday September 1, 2014 Status Member Last seen February 20, 2017   155
Nov 11, 2015 at 08:07 AM
Hi Kulamani,

I would recommend you to enter BIOS and check if the hard drive is correctly recognized. Have you tried formatting and partition the drive before installing Windows 8? Keep in mind that you should backup all your data before doing that.
If you have the possibility, remove the hard drive and connect it in another PC, as a secondary storage drive. Download the drive manufacturer's diagnostic tool and do complete drive scan.

Hope this helps

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