hard drive problem or ....

[wicked]

i have a problem with a western digital hard drive i put Linux on my computer and really didnt care for it so i tried to change it back to windows 7 then it started to install it the is said hard drive not found but there was everything hooked up but not sure whats wrong does neone have any ideas

 

[johnb35]

Check for loose cable connections? You might need the chipset driver before windows will see the drive. What computer or motherboard are you installing this on?

 

[wicked]

e mechine core 2 duo ive checked for the loose cable that was what the first thing i thought.

 

[kimsland]

You may need the Hard Drive controller driver
This driver can be found at your motherboard or computer's manufacture support page
> HERE's some generic support page links to help you with that

 

[Crash_Override]

What is the model number and connection type of the Hard Drive? SATA, SCSI etc. ? As mentioned above, many times a Windows Install will not be able to see the Hard Drive until "drivers" have been installed for them. When you purchased your machine, you may have recieved install/driver disks/CD/DVD to initiate the installation. Try checking through the original packaging.