Quote Originally Posted by cl_out
Or boot a knoppix disc and see what it thinks about the HD as far as readability goes If it's not formatted, Window's isn't going to be able to use it or install on to Save's messing about with moving hardware around Though if it's a proper 2000/XP boot install CD you're using, it should ask to format it for you anyway.
What's a knoppix disk? <a href="http://kl-ic.com/knoppix.html">This?</a> How do check a drive for whatevers?
If it doesn't show up should I assume it's a hardware thing, and do those other things?