Re: [Skunkworks] Installing WinXP on New Machine
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. -----Original Message----- 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
or just buy preloaded machines!! WINK ** 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 _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AopdHkqSqKL-dHlQVTMxU1VBdU1BSWJxdy1f... ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke
Think I will go the old skul way...download the drivers and see how it goes. If not, will try the various other alternatives given. Thanks guys. On 21 April 2010 13:46, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola@gmail.com> wrote:
or just buy preloaded machines!! WINK **
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 _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet
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Dude, The problem is SATA drivers. Just d/load and slip-stream the drivers onto ur installation disc and install. Am sure this will solve the issue. No? On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Mwariri Mwangi <jmwariri@gmail.com> wrote:
Think I will go the old skul way...download the drivers and see how it goes. If not, will try the various other alternatives given. Thanks guys.
On 21 April 2010 13:46, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola@gmail.com> wrote:
or just buy preloaded machines!! WINK **
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 _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Server donations spreadsheet
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There is a program called winlite. Download it, then it will help you customize the Windows XP to include the SATA Drivers. You can actually do alot with this program. Regards, Justin
Sorry the program is called nLite.
If the laptop is anew model that was assembled 2008 - 2010 then I advice you install XP sp3 or vista, I have seen and handled same troubles and it took me time to notice the problem thank God there is skunk for you alternatively use the listed alternatives they will work depending on the machine mainboard, check you machin does it have DESIGNED FOR......... AND GET BACK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE THERE I WILL DETAIL YOU On Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 4:53 PM, Justin Mochama < justinmochama@googlemail.com> wrote:
Sorry the program is called nLite.
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