How to Fix a 'Setup Cannot Install Windows XP on This Hard Disk' Error
Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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1. Insert the Windows XP disc into the computer. Restart the computer, press any key when prompted to boot from CD, and press 'R' at the first screen to access the Recovery Console.
2. Type 'diskpart' and press 'Enter.'
3. Type 'select disk x' (replacing 'x' with the drive number upon which you wish to install XP) and press 'Enter.'
4. Type 'convert mbr' and press 'Enter.'