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Old 06-20-2009, 07:49 AM   #1
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partion problem


I have partitioned hard drives since the days of DOS and fdisk but I am very confused and welcome any and all input. I’m not a nikki new guy but could really use the help.

The drive is an 80 gig Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 ( ST380011a )

At first I thought the drive just went belly up. Not the case.

It will accept any version of Linux that I thought at it. I have loaded three. A couple of Redhat(s) and even an ancient Caldera release.

I have attempted six(6) wintel installs. XP pro (corp, retail, & OEM); and
Server 2003(corp, retail & OEM).

With any Windows CD/DVD disk I receive a very simple but terse BIOS message...
Error loading operating system....

The box is a Compaq Presario SR1420 NX

I am fishing here...
Did I accidentally fat finger a BIOS setup somewhere ??? that makes Mr. Gates not like me?


Thank you in advance for any input!
 
Old 06-20-2009, 09:02 AM   #2
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Hi,

You should check the BIOS for the virus check setting.
 
  


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