Vista system does not recognize hard disk during installation

        The Windows Vista system does not recognize the hard disk during the installation process, but the user can recognize the hard disk during the POST. What is going on here? The Windows Vista system lets you choose the installation path during the installation process and only displays the hard drives that meet the requirements. If the hard disk partition has insufficient space to install the system, it is not displayed. Some netizens will ask: "I originally wanted to format this disk and install a brand new Vista. What should I do now?" We can do this: When prompted to choose the installation path, select the drive option (Advanced). Collapse this imageExpand this image In the pop-up dialog box, after formatting the disk, you can continue to install it.