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    Installing xp on a dell inspiron 1520 without dual booting?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by aaaaarrrrggggg, Jul 28, 2007.

  1. aaaaarrrrggggg

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    For the longest time i've been trying to figure out how to do this. I have the drivers for the hard drive, but there's no floppy disk. How do i switch to xp?
     
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    You will need SATA drivers GL
     
    Sykotic, Jul 29, 2007
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    Can anyone point me to said drivers?
     
    bob_blawblaw, Jul 30, 2007
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