am new here looked over a few forum sites and this one seemed one of the better ones for handing out info that is actually useful
im having some trouble with downgrading to xp, my computer really need to be wiped cleaned
1st off, my computer is a dell and actually used to be a xp computer, but upgraded it (stupid mistake, as i dont actually need any thing vista offers, i think, as i only really use it for gaming)
i put the xp disk in, start setting up xp, but then i find my problem with creating a new partition, i am able to delete wats there, create a new one but when i press enter this message comes up
"Your computers startup programs cannot gain access to the disk containing the partition or free space you chose. Set up cannot install windows XP on this hard drive.
This lack of access does not necessarily indicate an error condition. For example, disks attached to the SCSI adapter that wasnt installed by your computer manufacturer or to the secondary hard disk controller, are not typically visible to the startup program unless special software is used. contact your computer or hard disk controller for more information
On x86-based computers, this message may indicate a problem with the CMOS drive type settings."
i have no idea what this means, asked some of my mates and they also have no idea wats wrong with my computer
if any1 could help it would greatly appreciated