How to Xp prof Install in Esx3.5

[syediw]

Hi ,

I have problem when i'm installing windows xp prof in Esx3.5 server by using VM client, i have recived following error message

"Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer.

Make sure any hard disk drives are powered on and properly connected to your computer, and that any disk-related hardware configuration is correct. This may involve running a manufacturer-supplied diagnostic or setup program.

Setup cannot continue. To quit setup, press F3."
anybody plz tell me how resolve this error, Thanks

[alanrenouf · Accepted solution]

make sure you are using a buslogic adapter and then download & use a preconfigured .flp file from the VMware site: .

Power On your Windows XP machine. The installation of Windows XP should begin.

During setup, press F6 to select additional SCSI drivers

Connect your floppy and use S during Windows Setup when prompted to connect to the floppy drive.

The Buslogic drive should appear. Press ENTER to continue

Setup will continue as normal

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Alan Renouf

VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Consultant

UK

[syediw]

Hi Alan Renouf,

Thanks for help

Its correct answer.

Best Regards

Syed Imran Waqar

[OneG]

Hi Alan (or anyone who might know),

Is this the correct methodology for ESXi also? Specifically, I'm getting the same message when trying to install XP, SP3 onto a Dell machine with an SATA drive.

I've created a VM on the ESXi operating system, allocating a virtual drive. When I try to do the actual install, I get that message. What I got from the previous threads, though, was the others were trying to install using a physical drive (not allowed with SATA) not the virtual I'm trying to install.

Any help would be gladly received (and points awarded, too).

[Texiwill]

Hello,

Moved to VI: VIrtual Machine and Guest OS forum.

Best regards,

Edward L. Haletky

VMware Communities User Moderator

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