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    Question about tx2500z ; can install XP?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by theneighborrkid, Aug 26, 2008.

  1. theneighborrkid

    theneighborrkid Notebook Evangelist

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    I am thinking about getting the tx2500z through hp.com with the current 30% coupon, however, I would like to have XP as my operating system (I already have a disc) and was wondering if I would be able to install it and get all the drivers for it? Have done a little searching but didn't come up with information about the newest version (with ati 3200)
    Thanks so much

    -TNK
     
    theneighborrkid, Aug 26, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    In theory, you can install XP no problem and find all drivers with a little bit of work. However, you will loose the tablet PC screen functionality and that cannot be gained back short of buying another XP license for OEM XP Tablet PC Edition.
     
    Greg, Aug 26, 2008
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    Sadly it is true. Personally Id love to get XP pro working on this, but alas its the price I pay to have such a powerful tablet.
     
    Thaenatos, Aug 26, 2008
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    theneighborrkid Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks Greg, I don't really need the tablet function, I'm guessing I couldn't use nLite and find something to make the tablet function work? Either way thank you for answering my initial question

    -TNK
     
    theneighborrkid, Aug 26, 2008
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    Yeah, I just tried it on my tx2500 last weekend. You will need to slipstream SATA drivers to install XP but and it ran fairly well, no problems other than the touchscreen not working and the wacom pen only partially works(writing to one note doesnt work but you can still drag the pen across the screen & do other things but not write). Other than that the quick launch buttons around the screen didnt work 100% either.

    Of course, if you get the tablet pc edition then you can enable all of the table features as well.
     
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    Im not familiar with XP tablet, but does it have the same networking features as pro? I feel kinda dumb asking but Ive never supported that OS as well as this is my first tablet.
     
    Thaenatos, Aug 26, 2008
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    I think so, but I don't know as it isn't a version you see often. It is OEM only, so good luck finding it. Maybe NewEgg?
     
    Greg, Aug 27, 2008
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    "Yeah, I just tried it on my tx2500 last weekend. You will need to slipstream SATA drivers to install XP but and it ran fairly well,..."

    Where did you get SATA drivers for the tx2500, if you don't mind me askin'?

    -3May
     
    3May, Sep 5, 2008
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    I used this one...
    http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...&swLang=8&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=ob-64232-1

    If you run the setup, it will extract the drivers by default in C:\SWSetup\sp40046. Cancel the installation after that & you can use the folder to slipstream the SATA drivers into the XP disc.
     
    miner, Sep 5, 2008
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