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    Downgrade from vista to xp with inspiron 1520

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Ti-Jean11, Jan 1, 2008.

  1. Ti-Jean11

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    i wanted to know, if someone know how to downgrade from vista to xp.
    When i try to format, it tells me :

    Set up did not find any hard disk drive installed in your computer.

    Make sure any hard disk drivers are powered on and properly connected to your computer, and that any disk-related hardware configuation is correct. This may involve running a manufacturer-supplied diagnostic or set up program

    Setup cannot continue. To quit setup, press F3


    I dont like vista at all what can i do to bypass this
     
    Ti-Jean11, Jan 1, 2008
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    You need to slipstream your xp cd with the sata hard drive drivers, that should do the trick.
     
    Acorn, Jan 1, 2008
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    hey if you have time can you tell me how to do that id really apreciate
     
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    If I may chime in, I don't see why people keep saying they need to slipstream sata drivers for xp, cause I have no problem with not doing it.
    As of the Intel ICH7 chipset, you don't need to do it.
     
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    but why does it tell me that i really want to go back with xp but cant do it what can i do
     
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    what do you mean by: slipstream my hard drive
     
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    and how can i do it
     
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    The thing is, I believe the inspiron 1520 has a ICH8 chipset, you need the sata driver to get it to work.
     
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    What disc are you using?
    For the installation i mean
     
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    the old version of windows home
     
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    like , i juste cant format it doesnt let me do it
     
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    I don't think so, but ok. I would say just try it and see. You haven't needed to slipstream for a couple of years now with intel chips.. I didn't have to with my e1705 and it's older than a 1520!
     
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    Oh and do it at your own risk, make sure you read it over and understand it.
     
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    thx man :p
     
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    Before you install it make sure you have all the drivers.
     
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    Actually, all you need is the Internet one (you can get it from support.dell.com). Put it on a flash drive and install it after XP installs, and then you can just go to support.dell.com to download the rest. Flash drives work before you install any drivers, as do CDs/DVDs.

    XP runs great once you've got the most important drivers installed, no problems at all yet (close to a week on XP now). Windows move really jerkily before you get the video driver, though.
     
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    Acorn and Ti-Jean11, you have an "edit" button so that you don't have to post multiple posts in a row.
     
    Padmé, Jan 2, 2008
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