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windows xp disk cannot detect any partitions to start the install (605 Views)
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windows xp disk cannot detect any partitions to start the install

‎12-22-2010 02:36 PM

So after frustratingly trying to install d-small linux, I searched around my house and found a windows xp home edition disk in my storage bin, so when I go to boot up the software it starts, but when I run install the system cannot detect any partitions from the hard drive. So, anyways I can run fdisk through the install disk to create a new partition, or is there a way I can recover deleted partitions (windows xp was on the laptop before it decided to eat the operating system inside out) or is there no hope for it?
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Re: windows xp disk cannot detect any partitions to start the install

‎12-22-2010 10:18 PM

Read your other thread on this subject. For instance_did you>>

 

To be sure your hdd hasn't died, have you entered BIOS setup to see if it is detected? You should also have Diagnostics there to test hdd.


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