hey everyone i need help on installing Windows XP on a Sata drive... I bought the update version of window xp pro w/service pack 2... can anyone help or would i have to get a IDE drive to make it work... please let me know i need my new computer to run... i dont like window vista
2007-03-10 10:08:46 · 3 answers · asked by JTsacramento 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
SATA is supported in XP SP2. OK - Get all XP drivers for all of your hardware and burn to CD. If it is a major brand (Dell/HP) then go to their support site looking for all the drivers, but specify XP, not Vista. Format the drive using your XP CD in NTFS format. Install using the XP key - you cannot use your vista code....activate, and do the 80+ updates.
Update drivers.
Install antivirus, antispy.
Load applications.
Restore your data files.
Enjoy!
2007-03-10 10:17:35 · answer #1 · answered by orlandobillybob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows XP needs SATA drivers. Press "F6" during the install, and then insert the driver floppy when prompted.
2007-03-10 10:17:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SATA drives have its own driver on a floppy disk. Upon XP installation, you'll be prompted to insert this floppy & press F6.
2007-03-10 17:47:37 · answer #3 · answered by lycan_888 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋