Installing Windows XP

[Peter Kirk]

Hi there

I have an "IBM Thinkpad R50" laptop with a 40GB harddisk, and a functioning
Windows XP installation.

Now I want to replace the 40GB harddisk with a 60GB harddisk. So I remove
the 40GB harddisk from the system, and insert the 60GB drive istead. Then I
put the Windows XP installation CD in the CD-drive, and start the machine.

But the Windows XP installation program says it cannot detect any
harddisks - why could this be, and how do I get Windows installation to see
the harddisk?

I know the disk does function as I have used it as data storage via USB. So
either windows installation is doing something wrong, or maybe a Thinkpad
cannot handle a 60GB drive? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Peter

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Is it seen in the system BIOS? And are you sure the connectors are fully
seated? How is it being connected?

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Peter Kirk]

Is it seen in the system BIOS?

Well, no. I remember from the good old days that the BIOS showed
IDE/harddisks, but it appears no more. I can't find anywhere in the BIOS
that refers to IDE connector.

And are you sure the connectors are fully seated? How is it being
connected?

Yes, I am sure that the harddisk is physically seated correctly in the
internal connector of the laptop.

 

[bumtracks]

might load the original restore CD
then after its installed plug in your winxp disk

 

[Yves Leclerc]

You need to "tell" the BIOS how to access the hard drive. I never seen a
"normal" PC/laptop where I can not tell the BIOS the drive parameters.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Well, no. I remember from the good old days that the BIOS showed
IDE/harddisks, but it appears no more. I can't find anywhere in the BIOS
that refers to IDE connector.

Well, this is the problem. If it is not recognized, then either a connection
is bad or the drive is.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Malke]

might load the original restore CD
then after its installed plug in your winxp disk

That's not going to help the OP because his hard drive isn't being seen.

Malke