John Doue <notwobe******.com> wrote in
news:_6u1m.188$Y67.98@read4.inet.fi:

> I don't see how. After reading anew your initial post, I must say I am
> wondering about what is going on. Is the new you install properly
> recognized in the BIOS? Have you tried booting from a CD and running
> chkdsk on the HD? Lastly, have you tried restoring the BIOS to its
> default values? This might clear some error in it. I seem to remember,
> doing so solved an apparently impossible problem for me.
>
> Beyond that, it would be nice - ideally - if you could locate an
> identical working machine and switch hard drives.

Yes on everything.


jaybee