Unable to reload XP HE

[Patrick Page]

Trying to do a fresh re-install, either from ME or a boot disk, the install
fails complaining that my C: drive has multiple OSs on it. In fact, it has a
single, empty FAT32 partition. How can I get past this obstacle? TIA

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Boot the WinXP CD, start the installer. Delete the existing partition(s),
create new ones as part of setup. No need to use any boot floppy here, the
disk is bootable.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Patrick Page]

Thanks!, but this doesn't work. I still get "Unable to open Multidrive(0)
.... ." Any other ideas?

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Is this a SATA or RAID drive? If so, you need to load the drivers from the
manufacturer first.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Patrick Page]

No - it's Quantum lct.20. And Win ME load with no problems. Any more
suggestions?

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Boot a WinME (9x) startup floppy and delete all partitions. Shut down, boot
with the XP CD, start the installer. Make sure any bios-level av detection
routine is disabled.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone