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Answer» I was brought a laptop that has Windows Vista on it. Thing is that it was able too boot into Vista at all. The user wanted to remove the OS an put 7 on it. Thing is that when I go to install it, it doesnt see the harddrive. I was able to install a copy of 98 without any issues. It seems like a SATA Standerad Drive. Is it possible to connect it with regular SATA connectors to check the drive. Thing is that it was able too boot into Vista at all. You were or you weren't?sorry, really wasnt able tooSounds like the hard drive has had it. Diagnose and report back. Quote I was able to install a copy of 98 without any issues. This makes zero sense since Win98 doesn't even have SATA drivers... Quote from: patio on March 19, 2012, 07:12:08 AM This makes zero sense since Win98 doesn't even have SATA drivers... If anyone can get it DONE, it's squa... Ryuk. Quote from: patio on March 19, 2012, 07:12:08 AM This makes zero sense since Win98 doesn't even have SATA drivers...Last I checked Windows 98 worked fine with your standard PATA/IDE controllers, and All SATA Controllers typically have an option, -sometimes enabled by default- to emulate a PATA controller.Understood. Just curious as to why he even went down that road on a Vista PC... Quote from: patio on March 19, 2012, 10:08:47 AM Understood.Probably a question better left unanswered... Curious minds want to know...Probably what he could get at the time :/ I just put 98 on it too see if it wouldnt at least install a OS. Tried Knoppix an XP but, didnt seem too work at all.Once again we know less than when we started...Well other then what I do know an had posted. I did have the model an everything but, I MISS placed it. Not sure if I will get the chance to look at it tommorow or not. I dont think I tried Hiens yet Where is the Vista CD ? ? Where is this Win7 version from they want you to install ? ? Not EXACTLY sure how a simple clean install on a laptop can get so arduous...Its a Acer Aspire 5315-2713 He didnt give me a Vista disk. It was one he MADE useing a ISO through the College. I had too use the copy I made cause, he didnt make his right. I honestly dont really know. |
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