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    Installing XP for RV 408

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by Erantha, Dec 12, 2011.

  1. Erantha

    Erantha Newbie

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    Dear all,
    I'm a new member for this forum. I got a present form my bro. It is Samsung RV 408 Note book When I try to install windows XP, the booting screen is appear.but setup is not loading

    then it back to DOS mode Like C:\ ....
    How to install XP?
    please help me
     
    Erantha, Dec 12, 2011
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    As a minimum, you will need to install the storage driver early in the XP installation (press F5, or something similar). The best approach is to use nLite to create a custom XP installation disc which includes the drivers for the RV 408. However, do XP versions of those drivers exist?

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Dec 13, 2011
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