error msg: can not write to c: drive 1

[yerhead]

I have a strange problem with a windows me machine, started getting error msg: can not write to c: drive.
Hard drive was a few years old so i just replaced it with a new one, installed it no problem, loaded windows me back on (oem reinstall cd)no problem.. browse the net and download no problem, try and install a new program from disk or cd PROBLEM error msg: can not write to c: drive
Never have seen this ever except on bad HD, but then all the time not just when i try to install new program.
what do you think? thanks in advance for any help!

 

[WheeDoggy]

try swapping out the ide cable.

 

[yerhead]

Why didnt I think of that? I'm gonna give it a try thanks

 

[edfair]

You could try one of a different length.

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[yerhead]

Sorry no the cable didn't work.. I think the motherboard just took a dump. and thats where it went, to the dump..
thanks for asking. sorry I didn't reply sooner!