One thing to do is run an extended hard drive diagnostic - F12 at powerup.
The other thing is that since XP support ended on April 9, 2014 (no further security updates), it's time to consider moving to Windows 7 -- XP is now a sitting duck for security attacks if you plan to use it on the Internet.
Thanks for the reply. I'll try the diagnostic and see if that shows anything. Since the BIOS (which is the most recent available -- A09) was recognizing the drive, I didn't pursue that any further.
I get computers to refurbish/resell, so I'm just going with the the install of XP since that is consistent with the COA. Will leave it up to the end-user/buyer if they'd like to upgrade :emotion-1:
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April 26th, 2014 18:00
One thing to do is run an extended hard drive diagnostic - F12 at powerup.
The other thing is that since XP support ended on April 9, 2014 (no further security updates), it's time to consider moving to Windows 7 -- XP is now a sitting duck for security attacks if you plan to use it on the Internet.
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April 26th, 2014 19:00
Thanks for the reply. I'll try the diagnostic and see if that shows anything. Since the BIOS (which is the most recent available -- A09) was recognizing the drive, I didn't pursue that any further.
I get computers to refurbish/resell, so I'm just going with the the install of XP since that is consistent with the COA. Will leave it up to the end-user/buyer if they'd like to upgrade :emotion-1: