still no success

Hey guys,

I have done everything in this tutorial exactly. I am using Windows XP Home genuine disc, IDE adapter, on a Dell desktop.

I install everything and it works great on the desktop, but when I transfer it to the laptop, it says "Invalid system disc"

I have tried this on 3 different hard drives and with 3 different ultraportable laptops. Still no success. There has to be something going on here, something that I am missing. I have looked into the MBR problems and tried everything that the previous person was trying with no success. Should I try a different desktop?


I am installing windows half-way right now and am going to shut it down and transfer the drive over to the laptop on reboot. Hope this works.

I hope I can get some support on this.