On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 1:47 PM, Geeh <
cheez.mode@gmail.com> wrote:
> You could download the sata drivers and load them with an external floppy
> drive as you install xp. Its old school but it works.
> But its easier to get a cd/dvd with sata drivers. Many torrent files are
> available for the same.
> Alternatively get a xp disk from another hp computer that has sata. The
> nitty gritty you can sort out later. (it worked for me on a dell)
> Or if you feel geeky enough, create your own bootable cd with the sata
> drivers in it!
> Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone.
>
> ________________________________
> From: Mwariri Mwangi <
jmwariri@gmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 12:53 PM
> To:
skunkworks@my.co.ke
> Subject: [Skunkworks] Installing WinXP on New Machine
>
> Hi All,
>
> Am trying to install Windows XP on a recently purchased HP 3010 computer.
> Before copying files can commence, i get a blue screen with the error that
> there are no hard drives installed. All attempts to get into BIOS so as to
> disable the native SATA have been fruitless. Any pointers as to what I can
> do?
> Regards,
> Mwariri Mwangi