Sata Hard drive


  1. Posts : 78
    windows 7 ( ultimate) /xp (home)
       #1

    Sata Hard drive


    hi all
    I have a sata hardrive (160gb) on an older pc and when i plug it in ,
    just before it loads windows it stays at a black screen
    this hardrive never had problems on an other motherboard

    thanks saakeman
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  2. Posts : 4,466
    Windows 10 Education 64 bit
       #2

    Are you trying to boot from the OS previously installed on the other PC?
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  3. Posts : 1,379
    Win7 Pro 32-bit, Win8 Pro 32-bit
       #3

    If you have an external drive already connected when you first start, the PC may be trying to boot from it.

    Try booting WITHOUT the drive connected (presuming you're connecting it via USB) and THEN plug it in. It should then popup a window asking you what you want to do with the drive.
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