Windows XP installer can't see partitions on C. drive

[Dapster]

Hi
Followed the tutorial 'Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP". I have windows 7 already installed trying to install windows xp in the empty partition. But everytime i get to step 5 on the windows xp installation i have problems. the installer does not SEE the separate partitions on the C drive and just list it as unknown.
. . . . . . please advise.

Below is a screen shot of my disk management, per request.

 

[theog]

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First check for all the Win XP drivers for your hardware on the manufacturer's web site.
If your Win XP CD, does not support your Sata Controller, you will need to load drivers to uses at F6.
Load Sata Controller drivers with a floppy disk is the best way.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/66010-sata-drivers-load-windows-xp-setup-dual-boot.html
OR
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/72185-sata-drivers-slipstream-into-windows-xp-cd.html


For better help with problems, Can you post your specs.
http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/22550-filling-out-system-specs.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/6936-dont-know-what-hardware-you-have.html
VistaForums SysInfo Tool - Vista Forums

 

[Dapster]

System Specs:

cpu: intel core 2 quad q9550 2.83/12m/1333
motherboard: evga nvidia 780i
hard drive: 1tb sata
1 380 gig hitachi

 

[theog]

evga nvidia 780i
Download the F6 drivers from evga, the file is called XP 2K RAID flppoy. exe.
From here:
EVGA Download Center

 

[Dapster]

Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP

Can't continue to step 8: Run EasyBCD.
Just finished installing windows XP on the empty partition. Rebooted the computer and i get this error:

A disk read error occurred
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart

Have investigated steps to get to the command prompt and nothing has worked.

 

[theog]

1) Make sure the OS HD Drive is the first boot HD Drive in BIOS.

Do a Strartup Repair:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/681-startup-repair.html?ltr=S
Note: You may need to do startup repair 3 to 4 times.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/105541-startup-repair-run-3-separate-times.html


EasyBCD is best used in Windows 7.