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    How to install Windows XP on Sony VGN-FZ410E ? Help needed

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by tacke, Mar 31, 2008.

  1. tacke

    tacke Newbie

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    I already exhausted all research on getting XP running on VGN-FZ410E. Sony support said is only designed for windows vista. Unfortunately vista is super slow (even with 2 GB of RAM) and unusable, I definitively need XP.

    I created separate partition ready to install XP, but on the installation process the HDD is not detectable, therefore i cannot go over.

    Please let me know if some of you already solved this issue. If i cannot get XP, i will return the laptop immediate, i just got'it and i still have time for return.

    I already looked over some discussions here, seems some guys having success with some different models, maybe some of you may know in this case too.

    PS: I case is not possible to get XP, please suggest me the same/similar configuration on other laptop with XP support.

    Many thanks.
     
    tacke, Mar 31, 2008
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  2. jcovelli

    jcovelli Notebook Deity

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    well, the sony people lied to you.. xp can be installed on any computer.

    you need to search "slipstreaming xp sata drivers"

    and if you don't want vista, just do a complete reformat
     
    jcovelli, Mar 31, 2008
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  3. tacke

    tacke Newbie

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    Thank you jcovelli, i will do some research on this direction.
     
    tacke, Mar 31, 2008
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    tacke Newbie

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    Reported: Windows XP full installed. Minor issues left regarding webcam seems not working even if looks installed /sound (is going to headset and regular speaker if headsets are used) some FN key's (for light) are not working.

    Thanks guys!
    PS: I installed Vinsta on other partition in case i need some vista features :)
     
    tacke, May 9, 2008
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  5. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Sony doesn't support XP in FZ. So if you have problems in future, you will have to deal with that yourself.
     
    coolguy, May 9, 2008
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