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Old 01-07-2008   #1 (permalink)
Chrisp4321


 
 

could not determine if this computer contains a valid system volum

hi,

i have recently purchased windows vista ultimate 32bit, and treid to install
it this morning, all went fine untill selecting the hard drive. when i
selelcted it, partitioned it, clicked next, it brought up a page saying
"Windows could not determine if this computer contains a valid system
volume". what do i do?? could some one help me please?

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 01-07-2008   #2 (permalink)
Mick Murphy


 
 

RE: could not determine if this computer contains a valid system volum

Probably looking for Sata drivers for your hard drive. Have them on Mem stick.

"Chrisp4321" wrote:
Quote:

> hi,
>
> i have recently purchased windows vista ultimate 32bit, and treid to install
> it this morning, all went fine untill selecting the hard drive. when i
> selelcted it, partitioned it, clicked next, it brought up a page saying
> "Windows could not determine if this computer contains a valid system
> volume". what do i do?? could some one help me please?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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