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    g60Vx running windows XP?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by visegrippe, Jan 7, 2011.

  1. visegrippe

    visegrippe Newbie

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    I need to have a proper install of xp running for application compatibility, the installer bluescreens after loading files and is "starting windows" (before GUI portion), i've seen references to this being done, but haven't found any details. basically i need it for 1 program, so it will be a dual boot. and no, XP mode won't work, (program won't install over remote desktop, which is what XP mode uses to access the virtual machine).

    worse comes to worse i will run in another virtual machine, but that's a bit of a pain...

    anyone done this? how is basic driver support? what needs to be changed in the windows install image?

    thanks,
     
    visegrippe, Jan 7, 2011
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  2. DCx

    DCx Banned!

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    Your install of XP probably doesn't have proper sata drivers. Google it up :p
     
    DCx, Jan 7, 2011
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  3. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    You need to install with the SATA controller set to compatibility mode in the BIOS. Then after installing XP you can force-install the intel AHCI driver in device manager, reboot and set the BIOS to AHCI mode. Then you will be able to boot windows normally.

    The other option is to slipstream the intel "F6 floppy" SATA drivers into a custom windows installation image. Or you can go out and buy a USB floppy drive and use the F6 floppy as a real floppy.... heh.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jan 7, 2011
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