Installing Xp with pre-Installed Vista on Sony Vaio FZ-4000

I need to install Windows XP while Windows Vista is pre-installed on my Sony Vaio VGN-FZ4000. I dont have any floppy drive. I have partioned the hard drive into 3. one for Vista(C), one for XP(D) and one for my data(E). I have also assigned new drive letters to recovery partition. Can any one please guide me how can I install Windows XP on my Drive D.

When i boot from XP Installation CD, it says that no drive have been found. Some forums says that I need to install SATA drivers and bla bla..... but doesnt fount any step by step installation method. Please help..

 

Use the search box at the top of every page here. Type in "XP SATA Slipstream" without the quotes. You will find what you are looking for.

Gary

 

I wonder why FZ requires a special SATA driver when installing XP. I have SZ, it has SATA harddrive too but it doesn't require any special driver when I install XP retail version.

 

If that is the case then the SZ must have a BIOS setting to disable the SATA mode. Because from what I know, XP always requires a SATA driver to access a drive in SATA mode.

Gary

 

Thanks for help guys. I have successfully installed Windows XP Pro SP2 on my Sony Vaio FZ-4000 while Windows Vista is preinstalled. But I have now the problem of OS Choice menu. My system is booting to Windows XP automatically and doesnt shoe OS Choice menu for Windows Vista. What should I do now.... any help.

 

Can you please help me i am trying to do the same thing with my VGN-FZ4000. can you tell me where or what driver pack you used?

thanks

 

please, I am trying to install XP in my sony vaio VGN-FZ430E.
Does anyone know where I get the drivers for it?
THANKS!!

 

I've got the same computer and looking to do the same, any input would be appreciated!!