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    installing XP 64Bit on vostro 1500 (HELP)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mad_mike333, Feb 16, 2008.

  1. mad_mike333

    mad_mike333 Newbie

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    hello there i really need your help i have downgraded my vostro from
    vista 32 bit buissness to win xp pro sp2
    and now i would like to go to
    win xp 64bit edition
    i need to get a 64bit SATA driver otherwise it just says no hard disks are found

    regards Mike :)
     
    mad_mike333, Feb 16, 2008
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    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    Hmm, dell website? Intel website? Some kind of hack? Google is your friend if you want to find the hack.
     
    f4ding, Feb 16, 2008
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    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    Search here under 64 bit...tons of info and links.
     
    Les, Feb 16, 2008
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    the dell website doesnt do anymore 64bit os's somthing about being unstable
    flamenko dont i need a specific kind of SATA driver or is any fine?
     
    mad_mike333, Feb 16, 2008
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    Your right...they havent got the 64bit files for the Vostro but they are available elsewhere for other systems such as the M1330. You just need to find the driver that matches your hardware (ie wifi, bluetooth, etc) and use it after x64 is installed.

    You need to download the AHCI driver from Intel. It is the most stable.

    Expand it to a flash drive then when going through the install process you will come to a screen where you choose hich partition to install to. There will be a menu to install drivers there. Press it and direct it to your flash drive; it will find the ahci driver and u select it.

    EDIT: This is the leading thread to download drivers and follow:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=158277&highlight=64+bit+trebuin
     
    Les, Feb 17, 2008
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