cant go back to xp
This is a discussion about cant go back to xp in the Windows Hardware category; hey everyone. so yeah, i have vista right now, and i gotta say, im not liking it. i have the cd key for windows xp MCE sp2 2005 on the side of my computer. but i dont have the disc. i tried to get one, but the ones i get wont recgonize my sata harddrive.
hey everyone. so yeah, i have vista right now, and i gotta say, im not liking it. i have the cd key for windows xp MCE sp2 2005 on the side of my computer. but i dont have the disc. i tried to get one, but the ones i get wont recgonize my sata harddrive. does anyone know how to get xp back on my sata hard drive? any help would be extreemly appreacited.
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Method 1)
This requires floppy drive and one diskette.
You need download SATA/RAID drivers for your motherboard or SATA card from manufacturer's website.
Then extract the zip / self extracting file to diskette.
Then when you start XP's setup, you'll need to press F6 when prompted, at start of installation.
Follow on-screen instructions.
Method 2)
Integrate the drivers to installation media.
This requires XP CD, which you have, CD burner and one blank CD.
(CD-RW is better option, in case it does not work at first time...)
And program called NLite.
Follow this guide:
Install Windows XP on SATA without a Floppy (F6).
This requires floppy drive and one diskette.
You need download SATA/RAID drivers for your motherboard or SATA card from manufacturer's website.
Then extract the zip / self extracting file to diskette.
Then when you start XP's setup, you'll need to press F6 when prompted, at start of installation.
Follow on-screen instructions.
Method 2)
Integrate the drivers to installation media.
This requires XP CD, which you have, CD burner and one blank CD.
(CD-RW is better option, in case it does not work at first time...)
And program called NLite.
Follow this guide:
Install Windows XP on SATA without a Floppy (F6).
Hi,
I totally agree with Wilhelmus, you need to pesss f6 and install the third party sata controller at the start of wetup.
Best luck,
Austin
I totally agree with Wilhelmus, you need to pesss f6 and install the third party sata controller at the start of wetup.
Best luck,
Austin
