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    Vista to XP clean install on T61

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by tyeh26, Nov 15, 2007.

  1. tyeh26

    tyeh26 Notebook Geek

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    I know there are a lot of threads about this. but they don't seem to answer my question.

    So when I boot form an XP CD, it doesn't see my hard drive. So I'm guessing that it's a SATA driver issue.

    I was wondering if there's a guide somewhere that can walk me through making an XP boot disc from Vista.
     
    tyeh26, Nov 15, 2007
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  2. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    Google for nLite. Also, search slipstream. Or try this link
     
    f4ding, Nov 15, 2007
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You need to set the drive to compatibility mode in the BIOS.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 16, 2007
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  4. chrisroman

    chrisroman Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you can, avoid the headache and order an XP restore disk from Lenovo. I went the slipstream route on a Dell system and while possible, it was a real pain to make and I still ended up needing to order a resources CD from Dell as not all the device drivers were available for download via the website.
     
    chrisroman, Nov 16, 2007
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    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    slipstream is a real pain
     
    gridtalker, Nov 16, 2007
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  6. s0dhi

    s0dhi Notebook Consultant

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    Exactly.

    You will find the machine to work very well on XP.
     
    s0dhi, Nov 16, 2007
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    ldavis4559 Newbie

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    Hi Guy, I'm tring the exact same thing. I have been told that when you boot up, go into the BIOS and change the HD interface to compatibility mode then XP will see the HD. Unfortunaly for me, I tried to install someone elses XP restore CD and it screwed up my computer but I haven't given up on my self yet. Good luck with your Laptop. Lee
     
    ldavis4559, Dec 11, 2007
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  8. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    If you're performing a clean install, use the guide in my signature. It explains everything from booting up Windows XP from disc to installing the drivers. :)
     
    Arki, Dec 11, 2007
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  9. doooh

    doooh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Arkit3kt is right :D .

    just follow his guide and you will have a lighting fast xp machine runing.

    I followed his guide and now i have a xp T61 :D :D :D
     
    doooh, Dec 11, 2007
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