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    Anyone else get a bluescreen trying to install XP on the z690?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by boe, Jun 3, 2009.

  1. boe

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    I have a VGN-Z690. I'm trying to install XP on it. It bluescreens before I even get as far as selecting the disc to install XP on - anyone have this experience and a way around it? I've tried four xp install discs.

    THanks.
     
    boe, Jun 3, 2009
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    Search this forum: you need SATA AHCI driver slipstreamed/integrated into Windows XP setup disk.
     
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    Thanks - I tried that - also tried using an external floppy with the drivers from Sony and the drivers from Intel direct - still got the BS. I finally managed to get my hands on the Sony restore disc for XP - seemed to be my only recourse.
     
    boe, Jun 5, 2009
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