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    Installing XP on dell with standard disk?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by pai000000, Dec 2, 2007.

  1. pai000000

    pai000000 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I just bought an inspiron 1720 that comes with Vista.
    I want to reinstall Windows XP Pro on it, as many of my games do not run on Vista.
    However, I do not have a DELL windows XP disc.
    Is it possible to install windows XP on inspiron 1720 using a standard (non-dell) windows XP Pro disc?

    Thanks!
     
    pai000000, Dec 2, 2007
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  2. trackstar

    trackstar Notebook Consultant

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    yes, you'll need the XP drivers for the 1720 though(you can request a disk or download them from the dell website)
     
    trackstar, Dec 2, 2007
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    pai000000 Newbie

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    thanks trackstar
     
    pai000000, Dec 2, 2007
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  4. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    sure you can

    check out this thread- it may be helpful...............

    http://whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/866062.html
     
    nobscot6, Dec 2, 2007
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    pai000000 Newbie

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    Thanks nobscot6, thats a very useful link.
    Looks like it takes quite a bit of effort to get things to work.
    I wished they officially support XP for 1720.
     
    pai000000, Dec 2, 2007
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    billcsho Notebook Deity

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    I just did that on my Vostro 1400 a couple days ago. Once you have slipstreamed the SATA ACHI driver onto the installation CD, it is very simple. I installed XP on a new hard drive. First, I use the Media Direct CD to boot and set up partitions. Then put in the Windows installation CD. After finishing installing Windows, you need to put the MD CD back to install the Media Direct software.
     
    billcsho, Dec 3, 2007
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