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    Vista to XP

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Bename, Feb 28, 2009.

  1. Bename

    Bename Newbie

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    Hello, i have a problem on trying to instal xp windows on DELL studio 1735(on vista). When i reboot my computer, i start instaling winds from bootable dvd. It starts normaly, starting setup , copying some files, but a few steps before i should create my partitions and so on, The screen goes blue, with some text something about, try to restart computer or maby clean from virus. But nothing helps. Any ideas how can i instal XP on Vista in studio 1735?
     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You have SP2 on the Windows disc?
     
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    now i am with vista 64bit SP1, and i want to instal XP 64 (i think i have xp with sp1 too, but it is not big deal for me,i can change if it would necessary.
    Why u asking, it can be a problem somethink with SP?
     
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    hgfdsa Notebook Consultant

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    Disable AHCI mode in BIOS and try again.
    After you install xp enable it back...hope that helps :)
     
    hgfdsa, Feb 28, 2009
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    dont know exactly what it is, but i'll try to look in bios or ask some friends about it.
    IF someone has any other ideas i would like to know about this VISTA to XP problems...
     
    Bename, Mar 1, 2009
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    mikey88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What's the purpose of disabling it?
     
    mikey88, Mar 2, 2009
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    KingRaptor Notebook Evangelist

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    I'll try to explain it, but I'm not too familiar myself.

    Windows XP (relatively old OS) does not have native support for AHCI (a relatively new concept for SATA operation.) XP, however, can still support AHCI but needs 3rd party drivers to allow it to work. When you install Windows XP from scratch, these 3rd party drivers are not included on the Windows XP CD you use. You can either 1. slipstream a copy of these drivers into the Windows install files and burn a new XP CD or 2. disable AHCI temporarily so you can get XP installed, then install the 3rd party drivers inside Windows, and finally re-enable it.

    AHCI is supposed to give some performance boost to hard drive use but many people believe the benefits are minimal. Personally, I think it's more of a hassle than a benefit so I leave it disabled. (run it in ATA mode)
     
    KingRaptor, Mar 4, 2009
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  8. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    yep, you have a sata hdd and the xp disk does not contain the drivers for sata. this is probably the biggest problem when going from Vista to XP on a newer laptop-- and it gives you the BSOD every time.

    try KingRators suggestion, or you can possibly put the drivers on a usb flash drive and when asked if you want to include other drivers right at the start of the install, point it to the flash drive. BUT, it seems to me that the option is to get them from a floopy, not a usb drive.....
     
    nobscot6, Mar 5, 2009
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