OT: but does anyone here happen to work for Dell Tech support? or know PC tech support?????
12-20-2000, 08:02 PM
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OT: but does anyone here happen to work for Dell Tech support? or know PC tech support?????
I put in a new 45GB HD in my Dell Dimension... and now i can't install any OS's(i've tried Win2K and NT 4.0, and turns out that my resource packet never came with a Win98 CD or boot disk)
any help would be appreciated(i'm stuck with my P-2 400 Win2K machine for now)
any help would be appreciated(i'm stuck with my P-2 400 Win2K machine for now)
12-20-2000, 08:10 PM
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Re: OT: but does anyone here happen to work for Dell Tech support? or know PC tech support?????
Win2K and NT4.0 should both be bootable CD-ROMs. Other than that, you can make a bookdisk at bootdisk.com or make Win2K bootdisks from the CD-ROM, using the makeboot.exe applet.
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12-20-2000, 09:06 PM
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Re: Well, i go thru the NT setup, but since i have a ATA66 controller card it can't find the HD
You need to download an NT Driver for your controller to floppy, then press F6 when your first boot the NT CD-ROM. It will let you load supplemental mass storage drivers, which you get from the aforementioned floppy. Don NOT simply boot the CD and wait for it to ask for additional drivers. That usually doesn't work. Press F6 at boot time.
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12-20-2000, 09:21 PM
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yes, your controller card is probably too new for NT to see it.
Happens pretty frequently with new pcs, especially dells.
Skydive is right, you need to find the right driver and install that when setup asks you what kind of card you have.
Good luck- if you're just doing dual boot NT/2000, then you're ok using NT loader. If you are thinking of doing dual boot 98/NT or any variation of that, think about picking up System Commander. It'll make your life much easier.
Skydive is right, you need to find the right driver and install that when setup asks you what kind of card you have.
Good luck- if you're just doing dual boot NT/2000, then you're ok using NT loader. If you are thinking of doing dual boot 98/NT or any variation of that, think about picking up System Commander. It'll make your life much easier.
12-20-2000, 09:25 PM
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Well, thanks to all who replied... had a friend come by with a bootable Win2K cd...
its reformatting the drive at the moment... hopefully on its way to a succesful install....
yea, actually i just read waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay deep into Dell's tech articles to find like 10 about an update for Win NT4.0 for the controller card... damn Dell... ;-)
thanks again!
yea, actually i just read waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay deep into Dell's tech articles to find like 10 about an update for Win NT4.0 for the controller card... damn Dell... ;-)
thanks again!
12-21-2000, 06:24 AM
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Anand, all the Dell PCs should have come with ALL factory original software.
If yours ended up missing, I belive their customer service might be able to help you out.
Their # is 800-624-9897
Their # is 800-624-9897