Yes, I've used the installation disk from Maxtor. Even downloaded the latest version. Many people do not know how to partition and format their HD under DOS, so the HD now come with installation disk. I've reloaded Window, fudge with the Master/Slave pin(now I just left it at the auto setting,) reloaded the installation disk. Formatted/Partitioned/reloaded the 7200 RPM drive a bunch of time. I've messed with the boot file too.