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XP on a SATA drive

Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by eazyB, Jan 23, 2010.

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  1. eazyB Newcomer, in training

    Cant install XP on a sata drive without the drivers. The computer im working on is a dell dimension 9100 series. Is there anyway to install drivers after installation of the operating system? I dont have a working floppy. I need a work around.
    eazyB, Jan 23, 2010
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  2. mailpup TechSpot Special Forces

    Make a slipstream CD that combines the Windows XP CD with the SATA drivers inserted into the appropriate folders. You still need the drivers but they will be installed by the slipstream CD without the need for a floppy drive. Google for the method for making the CD.
    mailpup, Jan 23, 2010
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  3. EXCellR8 TechSpot Chancellor

    Actually just go here.

    Pretty straightforward...
    EXCellR8, Jan 23, 2010
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  4. hrlow2 Newcomer, in training

    Just did a fresh install of XP Pro onto a SATA drive without that.
    Mine was into a Gateway E-4100 machine, so maybe a Dell thing.
    hrlow2, Jan 24, 2010
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  5. eazyB Newcomer, in training

    OK, checked it out, thanks. The strange thing was that ubuntu installed, and i have had trouble with intel and Linux compatibility in the past, but the client wants Windows.
    eazyB, Jan 24, 2010
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  6. hrlow2 Newcomer, in training

    Could you download and save to a USB thumbdrive, then install from that?
    hrlow2, Jan 24, 2010
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  7. Nilt Newcomer, in training

    That's because Ubuntu's newer than XP. When XP shipped, they didn't include these drivers because they basically didn't exist.
    Nilt, Feb 13, 2010
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