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i wanted to install windows xp but it show messeges after diagnosing the code error is 0146 and 0148
Both of these are hard drive errors. Error 0146 is a failed hard drive or bad drive sector, and 0148 is that thew machine is no longer detecting the hard drive. Basically, your hard drive has failed and will need replaced. Replace the hard drive and you will be set. The best place I've found to buy hard drives is at pricewatch.com, they have the best prices on the market.
Do you get the Blue screen of death which is called when the computer is unable to load. Haveyou hit the F8 key to choose from the list given? Try going to the Setup mode F2 and run your hard diagnostic.
The computer restarting itself can very likely be a power supply issue as well - but the error message mean you do need to replace the hard drive - a computer can have a bad hard drive and still operate - ">
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I have the same issue. Although it will let me install Win XP but after install shows 4 gigs are not free. Where are the missing 4 gigs? Is there a hidden partition and if so, how do I get to it?
And I guess more importantly, if the diagnostic says bad hard drive and I still continue to use it, is it fair to say my system will be unstable and ultimately crash on me?
i just purchased a new hard drive because my computer wouldnt stop restarting. i figured it was a hard drive issueand i thought it would fix it but i am still getting that error code0148 i dont want to pay another bill if i dont have to
please help
thak you
My laptop is dell inspiron 1150. the laptop runs ok it seems that there is nothing wrong with it. but when I run the diagnostic test it fails the test and it shows error code 1000-0146. what seems to be wrong with it?
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how to fix a error 0148
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