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  1. Dwarf
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    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       New #11

    It should do. IDE, AHCI, and RAID require different versions of the storage driver (this is one of the first drivers that is loaded during boot) and, as such, changing the setting in the BIOS will result in a failure to boot.
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  3. stereo
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       New #12

    Dwarf said:
    It should do. IDE, AHCI, and RAID require different versions of the storage driver (this is one of the first drivers that is loaded during boot) and, as such, changing the setting in the BIOS will result in a failure to boot.
    I could change in BIOS to AHCI and reinstall the Windows.
    What do you think ? Is that worth ?
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  4. stereo
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    I wanna make a fresh install right now, but i'm not sure which of those 2 options i have to change.
    As you can see in the image, i have "SATA / RAID/ AHCI Mode" which is IDE now in my BIOS.
    And down to the bottom i have "Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode" which is IDE as well.
    Which one do i have to change to AHCI before i make a fresh install ? Both ?
    Thanks in advance.
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  6. Bare Foot Kid
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    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       New #14

    Hello mate.


    "Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode"

    Set this one to AHCI and leave the other alone; if you're going to do a clean install, though the method outlined in this tutorial shows how to enable AHCI after Windows has been installed.
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  7. stereo
    Posts : 541
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    Bare Foot Kid said:
    Hello mate.


    "Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode"

    Set this one to AHCI and leave the other alone; if you're going to do a clean install, though the method outlined in this tutorial shows how to enable AHCI after Windows has been installed.
    I already installed Windows.
    I changed the first one at the top, to AHCI, and "Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode" as well
    Is that bad ??
    One more question, please : how can i get ride of this icon from sistray ?
    See those 2 images, please.
    I tried from right click Start button / Properties / Taskbar / Customize
    But i cannot remove this icon from sistray
    I tried to enable AHCI yesterday, but the os couldn't boot. So i said, i better do i fresh install.
    Can i leave now the first option " SATA / RAID / AHCI Mode as it is now, to AHCI ??
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  8. Bare Foot Kid
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    Right click the taskbar, properties, taskbar, customize, only show notifications; see if that helps.
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  10. stereo
    Posts : 541
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Bare Foot Kid said:
    Right click the taskbar, properties, taskbar, customize, only show notifications; see if that helps.
    I tried this before. Didn't help me.
    Another way, maybe ?
    Cheers.
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  11. Bare Foot Kid
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    Sorry mate, I don't fool with that side of Windows alot and I'm not much help; have you posted a new thread on it yet to see if someone has an idea for you?

    I know CCleaner has an option to clean up the note area, have a look at that.
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  12. Sardonicus
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
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    stereo said:
    Bare Foot Kid said:
    Right click the taskbar, properties, taskbar, customize, only show notifications; see if that helps.
    I tried this before. Didn't help me.
    Another way, maybe ?
    Cheers.
    Do what was stated above, but change it to "Hide icon and notifications"
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  13. stereo
    Posts : 541
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    p5bdkw said:
    stereo said:
    Bare Foot Kid said:
    Right click the taskbar, properties, taskbar, customize, only show notifications; see if that helps.
    I tried this before. Didn't help me.
    Another way, maybe ?
    Cheers.
    Do what was stated above, but change it to "Hide icon and notifications"
    So i did. But it doesent work.
    I'll keep looking, thanks guys.
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