Can't boot XP from SSD

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    AnttiH

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    I installed xp from usb-stick. When I try to boot from SSD it says "Windows could not start because of a computer disk hardware configuration problem. Could not read from the selected boot disk. Check boot path and disk hardware.."

    So, am I missing some driver or what's the deal? =)

    It boots nicely from usb-stick.
     
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    It's possible your boot.ini is damaged. Double check it. It should be something like this:

    Code:
    [boot loader]
    timeout=30
    default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
    [operating systems]
    multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
    
     
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    I tried to change boot.ini but now it doesn't boot from usb eiter :D If i boot from usb it says "hal.dll missing.." and from ssd same as before.
     
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    Hmm. I set another xp to stick and now it boots again. If I plug off stick while I'm in windows it won't let me change boot.ini and if stick is plugged there's:

    [Boot Loader]
    Timeout=10
    Default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(1)partition(1)\WINDOWS
    [Operating systems]
    multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(1)partition(1)\WINDOWS="2. GUI Mode Setup Windows XP, Continue Setup + Start XP" /FASTDETECT
    C:\SETUPLDR.bs="1. TXT Mode Setup Windows XP, Never unplug USB-Drive until After Logon"

    Is there anything I can do or should I juts re-install? Help me, please =)
     
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    What's your SSD drive letter under Windows (C or D)?
     
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    it's D
     
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    Could it help if I changed drive letter from D to C? I found a couple of instructions using google.. Anyone tried to change drive letters?
     
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    I think you should reinstall XP. Now, setup will show your fixed drive as C:
     
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    I reinstalled and now it boots from ssd like it should. Thanks for help =)
     
    AnttiH, Aug 11, 2008
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