XP Re-install Failed

Hi!

My computer started rebooting by itself continously before entering XP. So
now I want to start all over again and re-install XP - well aware that I'll
lose all data.

I booted the computer from CD-drive with my XP install cd and entered setup.
I then pressed enter to install XP. Then it tells me that it CAN'T FIND ANY
HARDDRIVES!!
Now my only option is to press f3 and exit setup - not being able to format
the drive and re-install XP.

So my question is: Wtf happened? Did my harddrive crash? (When I look in
BIOS/setup it seems my harddrive is found, and also when my computer starts
up it initially shows the windows startup logo and then it reboots)

please please please.. I hope someone can help me!!!

Brgds,

Does your system have a SATA Drive? If yes, you may have to load the
drivers for it. Press F6 at beginning of Setup and
follow the instructions. Have the floppy or CD with the drivers on them
ready to go.
"Kelkim" <Kelkim@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6BF6D408-FF57-4450-B659-BAEF3E5FC17B@microsoft.com...
> Hi!
>
> My computer started rebooting by itself continously before entering XP. So
> now I want to start all over again and re-install XP - well aware that
> I'll
> lose all data.
>
> I booted the computer from CD-drive with my XP install cd and entered
> setup.
> I then pressed enter to install XP. Then it tells me that it CAN'T FIND
> ANY
> HARDDRIVES!!
> Now my only option is to press f3 and exit setup - not being able to
> format
> the drive and re-install XP.
>
> So my question is: Wtf happened? Did my harddrive crash? (When I look in
> BIOS/setup it seems my harddrive is found, and also when my computer
> starts
> up it initially shows the windows startup logo and then it reboots)
>
> please please please.. I hope someone can help me!!!
>
> Brgds,