Can't install windows XP on new Vista computer???? Can't find harddrive - GoFuckYourself.com

mkx · 10-14-2007, 02:35 PM

So i bought a new shitty software filled hp laptop and as I do always when I buy a new laptop, tried to install a fresh version of windows xp. However, this time once the xp setup was loaded it couldn't find the laptops hard drive to install it on. I continued setting up the hp computer like normal so i can get into vista and try the xp cd in there but the install windows xp button can't be clicked.

Any help on this matter is greatly appreciated. Vista isn't so bad but the computer runs so much faster without all the extra software HP gives you.

MaDalton · 10-14-2007, 02:37 PM

you need a special version of the XP CD - ask HP. a couple of manufactures have started to deliver a downgrade CD on request

Waiter · 10-14-2007, 02:40 PM

not the onley one , hard time

Project Manager · 10-14-2007, 03:11 PM

It's not Vista - its' XP. Harddrives got more advanced, and XP does not have the driver for your type of HD.

Not to fear - you can tell your harddrive to be a bit dumber - just go to BIOS settings and change it from SATA (serial ATA) to just regular. Then you'll be fine.

JOKER · 10-14-2007, 03:23 PM

Hey,

this is mostly because XP doesnt have AHCI drivers.

You've basicly got 2 options:

1.: As Project Manager said above, go into your BIOS and switch your HDD from AHCI (or SATA) to IDE mode and then install XP.

2.: Slipstream the correct AHCI driver for your chipset into a copy of XP with nLite or a similiar slipstreaming software.

There are a few articles with direct pointers out there, google something like AHCI driver Win XP slipstreaming [insert your laptop-model / chipset here] and variations of that...

Good luck, shouldnt be too hard to fix, been there myself.

MediumPimpin · 10-14-2007, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Project Manager

It's not Vista - its' XP. Harddrives got more advanced, and XP does not have the driver for your type of HD.

Not to fear - you can tell your harddrive to be a bit dumber - just go to BIOS settings and change it from SATA (serial ATA) to just regular. Then you'll be fine.

Thats it I had the same issue.

Ryan St. Germain · 10-15-2007, 04:04 AM

as the others said, you do need to change the hard drive settings in the bios. Also, make sure you are using a full version of XP, and not the upgrade version, as it doesn't have what you need to convert.

peterk · 10-15-2007, 05:52 AM

I have the same issue with my new laptop

yahoo-xxx-girls.com · 10-15-2007, 05:58 AM

Ok... I'm going to help you out mkx,

Vista is using a different version of NTFS and if you are trying to update and or reinstall over the old NTFS; your install will fail... what you need to do is to backup your data on your C drive then you need to reinstall vista... however when it shows your partitions and ask where do you want the installation you go to the bottom of your screen to the tools and format your C drive with Vista's format feature... after it is done formating then allow Vista as to install to your C drive...

I have tried to install Vista to the old XP NTFS file system with no success and I have checked this out personally... I don't like using proprietary hardware
however I think this will help you.

No need for any thinks... ^^

Later,

.

mkx · 10-16-2007, 09:38 PM

I found the hp support document for this and it looks like I need a usb floppy disk drive to do this. No options in BIOS, system restore, and no CD came with the laptop.

Question, I have tried this b4 with another laptop with failed results but forgot why. If I go buy a small usb external hardrive tomorrow will I be able to install and boot WinXP on it? I don't mind using this hd everytime I am using my laptop.

Steve Awesome · 10-16-2007, 09:46 PM

Too bad search isn't working. There are at least 3 other threads regarding GFY'ers buying new HP hardware and discovering (to their dismay) the lack of driver support for the older XP operating system. Companies can save a lot of money by not having to backport drivers for an operating system that doesn't come with the machine. I know XP is still widespread, but it will one day go the way of Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME. Try to find drivers for that stuff as long as 5 years ago and you'd come up empty. Progress sometimes sucks like that.

Az A Bay Bay · 10-16-2007, 10:06 PM

sOunds lik a peRsOnal
pRoblem tO me

Az A Bay Bay · 10-16-2007, 10:07 PM

soRRy nO can HELP "(

SomeCreep · 10-16-2007, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Project Manager

It's not Vista - its' XP. Harddrives got more advanced, and XP does not have the driver for your type of HD.

Not to fear - you can tell your harddrive to be a bit dumber - just go to BIOS settings and change it from SATA (serial ATA) to just regular. Then you'll be fine.

This is correct.

And I believe the "regular" setting is simply labeled: IDE

Amputate Your Head · 10-16-2007, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkx

So i bought a new shitty software filled hp laptop and as I do always when I buy a new laptop, tried to install a fresh version of windows xp. However, this time once the xp setup was loaded it couldn't find the laptops hard drive to install it on. I continued setting up the hp computer like normal so i can get into vista and try the xp cd in there but the install windows xp button can't be clicked.

Any help on this matter is greatly appreciated. Vista isn't so bad but the computer runs so much faster without all the extra software HP gives you.

that's what you get for buying that fucking Vista bullshit.

Amputate Your Head · 10-16-2007, 11:49 PM

format c:

Thurbs · 10-17-2007, 12:16 AM

u need xp disc slipstreamed with the SATA disc drivers needed for whatever controler that HP uses.

alby_persignup · 10-17-2007, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amputate Your Head

format c:

divine116 · 10-17-2007, 05:28 AM

call for help!

yahoo-xxx-girls.com · 10-17-2007, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by divine116

call for help!

O yea bump...

.

10-14-2007, 02:35 PM	#1
mkx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,001	Can't install windows XP on new Vista computer???? Can't find harddrive So i bought a new shitty software filled hp laptop and as I do always when I buy a new laptop, tried to install a fresh version of windows xp. However, this time once the xp setup was loaded it couldn't find the laptops hard drive to install it on. I continued setting up the hp computer like normal so i can get into vista and try the xp cd in there but the install windows xp button can't be clicked. Any help on this matter is greatly appreciated. Vista isn't so bad but the computer runs so much faster without all the extra software HP gives you.

10-14-2007, 02:37 PM	#2
MaDalton I am Amazing Content! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 39,829	you need a special version of the XP CD - ask HP. a couple of manufactures have started to deliver a downgrade CD on request __________________ AmazingContent.com - providing only the best content and service since 2003 Monetize your content on Veegaz.com - one of Germanies largest VOD sites Got German traffic? We convert it into money for you! Skype: madalton02826 - Email: oltecconsult [at] gmail [dot] com

10-14-2007, 03:11 PM	#4
Project Manager Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 162	Here's what you do It's not Vista - its' XP. Harddrives got more advanced, and XP does not have the driver for your type of HD. Not to fear - you can tell your harddrive to be a bit dumber - just go to BIOS settings and change it from SATA (serial ATA) to just regular. Then you'll be fine.

10-14-2007, 03:23 PM	#5
JOKER Facit Omnia Voluntas Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Offshore Posts: 2,105	Hey, this is mostly because XP doesnt have AHCI drivers. You've basicly got 2 options: 1.: As Project Manager said above, go into your BIOS and switch your HDD from AHCI (or SATA) to IDE mode and then install XP. 2.: Slipstream the correct AHCI driver for your chipset into a copy of XP with nLite or a similiar slipstreaming software. There are a few articles with direct pointers out there, google something like AHCI driver Win XP slipstreaming [insert your laptop-model / chipset here] and variations of that... Good luck, shouldnt be too hard to fix, been there myself. __________________ Facilitation - BizDev - Traffic - Consulting - Marketing Skype: jokerempire \| Silent Circle: joker

10-15-2007, 05:52 AM	#8
peterk Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,529	I have the same issue with my new laptop __________________ Bogat mama ala cu loturi de trafic

10-14-2007, 02:40 PM	#3
Waiter Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 15,986	not the onley one , hard time

10-15-2007, 04:04 AM	#7
Ryan St. Germain Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,269	as the others said, you do need to change the hard drive settings in the bios. Also, make sure you are using a full version of XP, and not the upgrade version, as it doesn't have what you need to convert.

10-15-2007, 05:58 AM	#9
yahoo-xxx-girls.com Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 3,143	This will fix your problem mkx ! Ok... I'm going to help you out mkx, Vista is using a different version of NTFS and if you are trying to update and or reinstall over the old NTFS; your install will fail... what you need to do is to backup your data on your C drive then you need to reinstall vista... however when it shows your partitions and ask where do you want the installation you go to the bottom of your screen to the tools and format your C drive with Vista's format feature... after it is done formating then allow Vista as to install to your C drive... I have tried to install Vista to the old XP NTFS file system with no success and I have checked this out personally... I don't like using proprietary hardware however I think this will help you. No need for any thinks... ^^ Later, . __________________ sig too big Last edited by yahoo-xxx-girls.com; 10-15-2007 at 06:00 AM..

10-16-2007, 09:38 PM	#10
mkx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,001	I found the hp support document for this and it looks like I need a usb floppy disk drive to do this. No options in BIOS, system restore, and no CD came with the laptop. Question, I have tried this b4 with another laptop with failed results but forgot why. If I go buy a small usb external hardrive tomorrow will I be able to install and boot WinXP on it? I don't mind using this hd everytime I am using my laptop.

10-16-2007, 09:46 PM	#11
Steve Awesome Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mid-West! Posts: 1,575	Too bad search isn't working. There are at least 3 other threads regarding GFY'ers buying new HP hardware and discovering (to their dismay) the lack of driver support for the older XP operating system. Companies can save a lot of money by not having to backport drivers for an operating system that doesn't come with the machine. I know XP is still widespread, but it will one day go the way of Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME. Try to find drivers for that stuff as long as 5 years ago and you'd come up empty. Progress sometimes sucks like that. __________________ *The AbbieCash Porn Network. Billing processing by CCBILL. Join our affiliate program today*. RealDollSex \| AbbieTeen \| GamerChicks \| ModelTexans \| HottieCams Nintendo 3DS Porn Blog \| Steve's Adult Industry Blog \| Abbie Bueller's Porn Blog

10-16-2007, 10:06 PM	#12
Az A Bay Bay Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,129	sOunds lik a peRsOnal pRoblem tO me __________________ Home of Ed Powers and america's next hot pornstar

10-16-2007, 10:07 PM	#13
Az A Bay Bay Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,129	soRRy nO can HELP "( __________________ Home of Ed Powers and america's next hot pornstar

10-16-2007, 11:49 PM	#16
Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	format c: __________________ SIG TOO BIG

10-17-2007, 12:16 AM	#17
Thurbs The Thrilla in Manila Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Thurbs' Lagoon, Christmas Island Posts: 4,785	u need xp disc slipstreamed with the SATA disc drivers needed for whatever controler that HP uses.

10-17-2007, 05:28 AM	#19
divine116 Confirmed User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,152	call for help! __________________ Sexy Woman Upskirt Voyeur Web Developing Affordable SEO Services