Reloading windows XP 6710b error window cannot continue

Question

windows will not load on new hdd that test good no other hardware problems (windows error message .Windows cannot
continue connot find hard drive ect. ) bios setting may be wrong and preventing window from finding hdd ?
 window XP home on a 6710b notebook.  all hard test good.

Answer 1

You have mentioned it's 6710b Notebook and I am assuming that the exact model is HP Compaq6710b Notebook PC. It could be an issue with the BIOS settings.
Try the below mentioned steps:
1.) Put the Windows XP installation Disc in the NB's DVD drive and turn off the NB.
2.) Boot the NB to BIOS by tapping the F10 key continuously as soon as you press the power button to power on the NB.
3.) Once in BIOS, first go to Diagnostic tab and use the arrows keys of your keyboard to navigate. And check if the HDD is getting detected or not. Try running Primary Hard disk quick test and long test to make sure HDD is Good (If HDD is brand new then ignore the HDD test).
4.) Set the BIOS setting to it's default by tapping the F9 key once, save the Changes and exit.
5.) NB will restart by itself. This time tap the F9 key to change the Boot Sequence Order or tap ESC key to get the menu to change the boot order.
6.) CD/DVD rom drive should be the first boot device and then the HDD and then USB etc. Save the changes.
7.) when NB restarts, it will ask you to "press any key to boot from CD/DVD". Follow the Onscreen instructions and check if the recovery/Windows installation completes.
P.S : Make sure only Ac-adapter is connected to the NB and nothing else, no other USB accessories etc.
Any further issues, post it with the complete error.