[RESOLVED] No C: Drive?

[mr-duck]

I've 'tried' to install a new Hard Drive on the office PC, and when the computer boots up, it says 'Drive not ready-insert boot disk'. I do this, only to be told there is no FAT or FAT32 Partition - type FDISK to resolve it. When I do this, it tells me that there are 'No fixed disks present'. I'm pretty sure it's there as I used OnTrack to check it for me - and it said that it was a Quantum TRB850A. So I presume it exists but why won't it do anything?

[3fingersalute]

Does the BIOS see it, and if so, does it see it properly?

Check and make sure you have the drive type set to auto in the BIOS.

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Why do convenience stores that are open 24/7 have locks on the doors?

[rewep]

I know it seems stupid, but you can never be too sure, so in that case I have to ask.. are you sure it's plugged in properly? You don't know how many times I have neglected to plug in the power, or the patch cord, or plug it in the wrong way. I always feel pretty stupid once I realize what the problem is, but it's better to feel stupid than to not have a working computer right?

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If all else fails, boot it. - http://www.neuralsurge.com

[BAD.IRON]

Have you (fdisk)ed and (format)ed your new hard drive?

[Percy]

Check to see if your BIOS supports this large of a drive. If not, you'll need to use the BIOS overlay software that came with the hard drive. Personally, I don't much like the overlay software that comes with Quantums.

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Perseverance in all matters.