maxtor installation problems

[kikkler]

just got a new maxtor diamondmax 9 plux sata to replace a dead one. the hd is identified just fine in the bios, but i run into problems trying to install it in windows. i've tried the maxblast progrem, but it crashes whenever i try to run it. any other solutions?
btw, the one i'm trying to install is a second hd, i already have one that works fine

 

[xonik]

Perhaps you can elaborate on what you're trying in Windows, and what isn't working? We can't read your mind.

Also, you should run this diagnostic program, to see if you should send the drive back to Maxtor or not:

http://www.maxtor.com/portal/site/M...tware Downloads/ATA Hard Drives&downloadID=22

 

[kikkler]

well, i've installed the MaxBlast 3 (for windows) progrem, but as i said, every time i try to run it, it gives me this message-

i then tried to create the maxblast boot disk/cd as they suggest, but when i try to boot with it, it writes:
"Self-Checking c:\XBIOS.exe **OK**
Please wait, analysing Hard disk subsystems"
and it halts there (i dunno, i gave it about 2 hours and nada)

everytime i boot into windows, it gives me the "found new hardware" message and asks for driver, but it didn't found anything when i asked it to search for some
this is basicly what i've tried to do

 

[xonik]

Okay, run the program I linked to. It's not the MaxBlast program, but it will probably find the problem you're having.