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September 21st, 2007 01:00

Windows Setup not recognizing hard drive

I am trying to reinstall Windows XP on a Dell 8400. For some reason setup will not recognize the hard drive. I can boot into Windows ok, but get a blue screen error when trying to reinstall. error:0x7b Any ideas?
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    mombodog

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    Posted September 21st, 2007 02:00

    Enter the Bios and change the Drive Controller setting to  RAID Autodetect/ATA  save changes on exit, Xp will install now.
     
    how to enter your bios (system setup)
     
    When you are in the bios your navigation keys will be listed at the bottom of the screen.
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    Posted September 21st, 2007 02:00

    " Re-installs require that all PCI-expansion Cards be removed...also remove your Memory Modules just leaving a single in SLOT-0(closest to the Processor).."
     
    Not necessary on the 8400. Not true. I have never removed an expansion card or Memory on a Dell to re-install an OS, unless the card or memory module was defective.
     
    Please provide documentation / Link for this statement.
     
    Lets try to help the OP, not confuse them with erroneous statements.
     
     
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    Posted September 21st, 2007 02:00

    Re-installs require that all PCI-expansion Cards be removed...also remove your Memory Modules just leaving a single in SLOT-0(closest to the Processor)..
    F-2 System Set-Up should be configured to CD-ROM..and the very end of your FLAT Cable is the BOOT-Drive....
    I most often these days use a Paper Clip to POP-open the BOOT Device...place the OS CD inside...push closed...and just BOOT from a DEAD-start....Tapping F-12....//[end]

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