The HP Mini 210-1130ER does not have its own DVD drive, so, as usual, I connected an external DVD drive to USB, inserted into it a repeatedly tested and guaranteed working disk with the Windows XP Professional SP3 distribution kit, rebooted, but at the very beginning of the installation I got this message:
That is, the Windows XP installer does not see HDD... At the same time, the Windows 7 installer installed everything normally from the same drive. This was followed by long hours of searching for solutions, replacing the hard drive of the netbook, trying Windows installations XP from flash drive and from external hard disk, everything was tried up to the system preinstallation with virtual machine writing to disk different versions MS-DOS and other manifestations of hopelessness.
Along the way, the BIOS was updated to latest version, a full low-level hard disk test was performed using BIOS diagnostics. No issues were identified, but the installer still refused to see the netbook's hard drive.
Yes, I am aware that a special cauldron is prepared in hell for those who take pictures of the monitor, but screenshots are not taken in the BIOS. So I do not see any other way besides photography.
The search for at least some information on this problem in the Russian-speaking segment of the Internet did not lead to anything, but on one of the foreign forums there was a description of a similar situation, albeit with a different laptop model. The whole solution boiled down to the need to integrate drivers for the chipset into the Windows XP distribution, which must be loaded in the so-called text mode during system installation. Now it's hard for me to remember how much more time was spent searching and testing all kinds of drivers until the right ones were found. The main thing is that now you can download them from here.
Intel.NM10.Express.Chipset.Drivers.zip (203,253 bytes)
Let's move on to integrating drivers into the distribution kit. This will require free program nLite. By the way, with its help, you can not only integrate drivers, but also modify the distribution kit very cool, so follow the instructions clearly. Unpack the original Windows XP distribution image into a separate folder. This can be done, for example, using WinRAR archiver or any other program for working with disk images. Launch nLite and at the first step select the folder with the unpacked distribution kit.
Check the required operations. In our case, this is integrating drivers into the distribution and creating boot image disk.
Unpack the downloaded drivers into a separate folder. In nLite, click the Add button and select Drivers Folder. Specify the folder with the unpacked drivers and confirm the choice of chipset drivers for text mode.
Then all actions are by default, as suggested by nLite. After its completion, the selected drivers will be integrated into the unpacked Windows XP distribution kit. For convenience, I immediately made an ISO file with a modified distribution, this is in case in the future it is necessary to rearrange the system on the netbook again. You can skip this step.
Now we need to prepare the modified distribution for installation. I installed it from a flash drive, I have not tested the options for installing from a CD or from an image, so I will describe a guaranteed working method of installing Windows XP on an HP Mini 210-1130ER netbook. Having tried several utilities, I settled on WinSetupFromUSB, only with its help I was able to create an error-free bootloader.
Specify the folder with the modified distribution, select the USB flash drive and check the boxes in the settings, as shown in the screenshot. When the program finishes working, the USB flash drive can be connected to the netbook and loaded from it.
Before starting the installation, it is very important to select the first menu item - "Auto-detect and use F6 SATA / RAID / SCSI Driver", and only after that you can start installing Windows XP. If this is not done, then during installation you will receive a BSOD with a Stop 0x0000007B error.
If everything is done correctly, now there are problems with definition of hard the installer should not have a disk. Everything is detected correctly, all sections are available for installation.
Further installation will be performed automatically; after the first and second reboots, the WinSetupFromUSB installer will prompt you the necessary sequence of actions. Otherwise, the installation of the system is no different from the installation on other computers.
It remains to download the drivers for Windows XP for all the filling of the netbook and it will be completely ready for work. You can also download and Last update BIOS if required.
Was the result worth all this fuss? I think yes, it was definitely worth it. The system boots in less than 10 seconds, all installed software actually flies, and all this was achieved without upgrading the hardware. And most importantly, it is on Windows XP that various utilities for removing hinged protections such as DecomAS or ArmaGeddon work most correctly.
This is how the netbook found a second life, and I gained invaluable experience and once again became convinced that the race for newfangled systems is not always justified. As the proverb says: "An old friend is better than two new ones."
HP stopped shipping consumer notebooks with Windows XP in April 2010. Therefore, Microsoft may stop providing mass support for this solution. This will take into account the method and time of purchase of your Windows copies XP. Bulk support includes, but is not limited to, supplying drivers for new devices, updated drivers, security updates, hotfix files, or an updated software.
Replacing an installed retail operating system Windows version XP on an HP laptop with valid guarantee voids the software warranty. The software warranty covers only the original software and operating system that originally came with the notebook. This warranty does not apply to modifications made to the software after purchase.
The hardware warranty is valid for the specified warranty period. In the case of hardware-related problems, a message may appear telling you to reinstall the original OS to check if the problem is caused by a hardware error.
Known issues when replacing Windows Vista or 7 with Windows XP
Operating room replacement Windows systems 7 or Vista, originally installed on HP Pavilion or Compaq Presario consumer notebooks, can cause significant problems with computer performance. Many of the hardware components, for example sound devices, video devices, graphics cards, network cards, drives, and other internal and peripheral devices will operate in reduced functionality mode or stop working. Before deciding to replace an operating system, you should review the technical support policy of the hardware and software manufacturers, and familiarize yourself with the problems other users are experiencing in this situation.
Microsoft has discontinued the Windows XP operating system and is providing limited support to Windows XP users. You can find information about the usage and support policy for this operating system on the Microsoft website.
The installation disc does not find the hard drive
When you try to install Windows XP on a computer that is designed to install Windows Vista or Windows 7, you may encounter a problem that manifests itself in the fact that installation disk does not "see" the hard drive. The installation will display an ATA error message stating that no hard drive was found on the computer. For driving hard disk Newer operating systems use Serial ATA (SATA) technology, while Windows XP and earlier operating systems use ATI-native technology. The BIOS that controls all hardware components uses native-SATA drivers, however the XP installation disc cannot recognize this newer technology.
To resolve this issue and disable native-SATA configuration in the BIOS, follow these steps.
If the SATA option is available, select Disable for it, then press F10 to save your changes and restart your computer.
If the SATA parameter is missing, then third-party tools must be used to change the settings.
Open your CD / DVD optical drive to eject the XP installation disc and power off your computer.
Press the power button, then press the F10 key to open the BIOS setup menu.
Use the keyboard to navigate to Configuration to find the Native-SATA configuration options.
After changing the SATA setting, insert the XP installation disc into the drive, restart your computer, and follow Microsoft's instructions to complete the installation.
If the BIOS does not have options to disable SATA settings, the XP installation may require a so-called "slipstream" procedure. This procedure involves the use of third-party tools not supported by HP, which may lead to unexpected errors. Before attempting to make changes in Windows Vista or Windows 7, it is recommended that you search the Internet for the necessary instructions and tools.
Unable to connect to the network using the network interface card (NIC)
The computer cannot be connected to the network or to the Internet. This problem is most likely caused by Windows XP not being able to recognize the board. network interface.
To resolve this issue, locate and install the network interface card drivers for the original operating system. You will need another computer to find and download the correct NIC or Ethernet drivers. You can then transfer the file to the computer where it was replaced operating system... After installing the NIC driver and restarting your computer, you can connect to the Internet to search for and download other drivers.
New hardware manufacturers do not provide drivers for Windows XP
Since the release of the newer Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems, device manufacturing technologies have been constantly evolving. Some hardware manufacturers do not provide support for Windows XP. After replacing the operating system in an HP Pavilion or Compaq Presario consumer laptop designed to run under Windows control Vista, on an earlier OS, you may encounter the following problems:
HP does not provide Windows XP-compatible drivers for the sound, video, graphics, network cards, drives, or other internal or peripheral devices of these notebook computers.
If you replace the operating system, you may need to return the computer software to its original (factory) state in order to help troubleshoot the hardware and software with support.
Newer hardware components may be designed specifically for use with the latest operating systems such as Windows Vista or Windows 7. Therefore, some hardware component manufacturers may not provide drivers that are compatible with Windows XP.
Even though Microsoft or other companies can provide generic drivers to keep all devices running, your HP computer may not perform as expected.
Use Windows Update and HP Help and Support to find compatible drivers
Microsoft and HP provide users with tools to make it easy to find compatible drivers and software. Since some updates can only be installed after installing other updates and restarting the computer, you will need to run the update tools several times.
Open a browser window and go to www.update.microsoft.com.
Select the checkboxes for the components for which you want to check for updates for the operating system and for Microsoft software, for example, Word applications, Excel, Office, etc.
Wait until the computer completes checking for updates and hotfixes. The latest version of Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all of the drivers planned for release by Microsoft. Microsoft has no plans to further develop drivers and software for Windows XP.
Center component Windows updates"is part of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems and runs from the hard drive. To update the Windows XP operating system, go to the Microsoft website and run the online updater. To run Windows Update, follow these steps.
Several maintenance tools are available in the HP Help and Support application for Windows XP. However, this appendix refers to the HP Instant Support Professional Edition Diagnostic Toolkit, which runs through the web (once connected to the network). This set of diagnostic tools has been developed for known combinations of hardware and operating systems. If the configuration of your laptop is non-standard, delivery of updates will not be possible.
Launching HP Notebook Utilities for XP
HP notebook computers have a unique feature that is lost when the standard Windows XP operating system image is installed. While individual utilities can be found and installed, HP has released SP27720 - Notebook Utilities for Windows XP, which contains several utilities for notebook computers. The utilities are used to calibrate the battery, toggle displays with keyboard shortcuts, quickly lock the system, and use Wireless features.
Download and save the software package to your computer. Do not try to run the program from the website. Some utilities check the hard drive for more early versions programs and display a message about uninstalling installed programs:
Open up control Panel, right-click on the program name and select Uninstall from the drop-down menu.
Shut down and restart your computer before installing newer versions of the utilities.
Updating or reinstalling drivers through Device Manager
If the laptop does not recognize any USB device, or if the driver was not installed correctly, an error message appears.
This device cannot be started. (FailReasonString value) Changes to this parameter reflect a failure in any hardware component.
The device is missing, not working properly, or not all drivers are installed for it. (Code 10)
If the failed device is an external peripheral device such as a printer or hard USB disk, disconnect and reconnect the cable to check if the connection is secure. To resolve this issue and install a compatible driver, connect your computer to the Internet and use one or more of the following methods.
Update the device driver
Click the Start button and right-click My Computer.
Select Properties, then click the Hardware tab.
Click the button Device Manager to launch Device Manager.
The Device Manager uses an exclamation mark inside to indicate a device that has not been detected or a driver that is not installed and is malfunctioning. yellow triangle.
Select the Driver tab.
Select item Update driver and let the Windows operating system search for a suitable driver on your computer and on the Internet.
Removing and reinstalling a device driver
Open up Device Manager as described above.
Select the line of the inoperative device marked with an exclamation point within a yellow triangle and click the Delete button.
Close up Device Manager and shut down the computer.
Restart your computer and wait for the operating system to complete the detection process Windows devices plug-and-play and install the appropriate drivers. Let the WINDOWS operating system search your computer and the Internet for a suitable driver.
Find and install alternative drivers and programs manually
If you know the model number of any hardware component, you can use this number to find other devices that use components from the same manufacturer, and then search for compatible drivers. Because Windows XP was designed with legacy technologies, Windows XP drivers may be less functional than Windows 7 drivers.
Search for drivers used in similar models of devices running a new operating system. Go to the HP Drivers and Downloads web page to search for an updated device driver for other computers in this series.
Note.Before installing an unknown driver or program, find out which version of the hardware component it is for. Read the Readme file or installation instructions for the file being updated.
A warning.DO NOT install randomly selected drivers or software, since the launch of an incompatible program may cause your computer to malfunction or be completely inoperable! For example, trying to set the BIOS to 32-bit Intel processor on a 64-bit computer AMD processor will lead to the complete inoperability of the computer and the impossibility of restoring the previous working state.
If the computer does not work properly, install the original operating system
If you have already replaced the originally installed Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system with more early Windows XP, you may have found that features such as sound, DVD drive or webcam have stopped working. There are very few Windows XP drivers on the product web page for your laptop. HP DOES NOT PROVIDE Windows XP-compatible drivers for computers designed exclusively for Windows Vista and Windows 7. If your computer came with a version other than XP, HP will provide hardware and software support for the installed hardware and software in accordance with written agreements. control of the originally installed OS. You can reinstall the original operating system.
Note.You can try to install drivers and software provided by other companies; however, HP will not be able to provide technical support or diagnose potential hardware problems until you reinstall the original Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system.
To resolve hardware and software problems, you MUST reinstall the original operating system that was installed at the factory. To do this, follow these steps:
Although you can find documents on the Internet describing the installation of two operating systems with a choice of bootable operating systems, HP does not support this configuration. Installing two operating systems requires installing drivers for both systems, but HP does not provide drivers for components that are not designed to run on the other operating system. With this configuration, you may need to return the computer software to its original (factory) state in order to troubleshoot hardware and software problems with support.
In addition, even if you can find third-party drivers for use in a configuration with two operating systems installed in a laptop, take a look at the available hard drive capacity. Each operating system takes up a significant amount of hard disk space. Installing XP and Vista at the same time can significantly limit the hard disk space available to other applications, which will degrade overall performance.
Installing Windows XP. Step one.
So we have: new computer and CD with Windows XP. Turn on your computer and insert the OS installation disc into your CD or DVD-ROM. If necessary, restart your computer and enter BIOS (setup) by pressing the “DEL” button to change the boot options for your PC (we are interested in the “boot from CD” parameter).
This is what the BIOS menu looks like. To change the parameters, select the Advanced - Advanced BIOS Features tab.
This is what you will see in front of you on the monitor screen:
Everything BIOS settings are always by default, so nothing needs to be changed. We are only interested in one line - First Boot Device. Select in the column to the right, in the same row,.
Then exit the BIOS by pressing the F10 key. In a pop-up window, the system will ask you if you really want to save the changes and exit the menu. Press the Y key.
Your computer will now reboot again and, according to our changes, will start booting from the CD.
The Windows XP setup program will prepare your PC for OS installation by itself, but before that it will certainly prompt you to read license agreement to make sure you agree to all terms of use for the product you purchased. After you confirm this by pressing a key on the keyboard, installation program will copy the necessary information to boot the OS from the CD to the hard drive. After copying, you will be prompted to select and format partition hard the disk on which the OS will be installed, since the hard disk must contain at least one formatted partition. After you select a partition for installation, the program will continue copying files. Upon completion of this operation, your computer will automatically restart.
Installing Windows XP. Step two.
After rebooting, you will be prompted to enter serial number- Serial Number. It should be listed on the disc box.
After you enter the "key", a dialog box will appear with the choice of installation. Here, too, everything is by default, so click "Next" ("Next"). Now a window with installation parameters will appear on the screen.
Set your language options. You will be prompted to select a primary and secondary languages.
Click the button Extra options... A settings window will open with two fields. The first contains the path and name of the folder with the files for installing Windows XP (the value of this field should be by default from the CD). The second field indicates the folder where the system will be installed (also by default, but if you want to rename the folder, you can do it here). Special abilities the installation is not affected, so click Next.
In the next window you will need to enter your personal data - Name (“Name”) and Organization (“Company”). The Name field is mandatory, but the Organization is optional, so go Next.
The next dialog will ask you to choose your place of residence (“Location”). The form of recording the date, time, the image of some icons (for example, the currency icon), as well as many values that, in accordance with the country of residence, are set by default (such as the language) depend on this. In addition, most programs written under Windows XP adapt to the parameters specified during installation, for more comfortable work... Keep this in mind! Therefore, we select the country Russia from the list and click the Next button. The Windows XP installation will now proceed to automatic mode and does not require your participation. Depending on your PC's speed, the installation may take 20 to 50 minutes. Moreover, during this time, a window will appear several more times, informing about the necessary restart of the computer. You don't have to sit in front of the monitor and get bored all this time, you can calmly go about your business - the computer will restart itself in 15 seconds, and after restarting it will continue the installation itself.
Installing Windows XP. Step three.
After installing Windows XP and restarting the computer again, the installation program will automatic tuning system depending on the features of your PC hardware. She herself will determine its composition and install the necessary drivers. Throughout this process, the corresponding dialog boxes will be displayed on the screen, informing about the actions of the program. After completing this stage, the computer will restart again (either automatically after 15 seconds, or after you press any key).
That's all! It remains only to install the package of all the programs you need. And the Windows XP operating system itself is installed and ready to use.
HP stopped shipping consumer notebooks with Windows XP in April 2010. Therefore, Microsoft may stop providing mass support for this solution. This will take into account how and when you purchased your copy of Windows XP. Bulk support includes, but is not limited to, the delivery of drivers for new devices, updated drivers, security updates, patch files, or updated software.
Replacing the installed operating system with a retail version of Windows XP on an HP laptop with an active warranty will void the software warranty. The software warranty covers only the original software and operating system that originally came with the notebook. This warranty does not apply to modifications made to the software after purchase.
The hardware warranty is valid for the specified warranty period. In the case of hardware-related problems, a message may appear telling you to reinstall the original OS to check if the problem is caused by a hardware error.
Known issues when replacing Windows Vista or 7 with Windows XP
Replacing the Windows 7 or Vista operating system originally installed on HP Pavilion or Compaq Presario consumer notebooks can cause significant problems with the computers. Many of the hardware components, such as audio devices, video devices, graphics cards, network cards, drives, and other internal and peripheral devices, will operate in reduced functionality or stop working. Before deciding to replace an operating system, you should review the technical support policy of the hardware and software manufacturers, and familiarize yourself with the problems other users are experiencing in this situation.
Microsoft has discontinued the Windows XP operating system and is providing limited support to Windows XP users. You can find information about the usage and support policy for this operating system on the Microsoft website.
The installation disc does not find the hard drive
When you try to install Windows XP on a computer that is designed to install Windows Vista or Windows 7, you may encounter a problem, manifested in the fact that the installation disc does not "see" the hard drive. The installation will display an ATA error message stating that no hard drive was found on the computer. Newer operating systems use Serial ATA (SATA) technology to control the hard drive, while Windows XP and earlier operating systems use ATI-native technology. The BIOS that controls all hardware components uses native-SATA drivers, however the XP installation disc cannot recognize this newer technology.
To resolve this issue and disable native-SATA configuration in the BIOS, follow these steps.
If the SATA option is available, select Disable for it, then press F10 to save your changes and restart your computer.
If the SATA parameter is missing, then third-party tools must be used to change the settings.
Open your CD / DVD optical drive to eject the XP installation disc and power off your computer.
Press the power button, then press the F10 key to open the BIOS setup menu.
Use the keyboard to navigate to Configuration to find the Native-SATA configuration options.
After changing the SATA setting, insert the XP installation disc into the drive, restart your computer, and follow Microsoft's instructions to complete the installation.
If the BIOS does not have options to disable SATA settings, the XP installation may require a so-called "slipstream" procedure. This procedure involves the use of third-party tools not supported by HP, which may lead to unexpected errors. Before attempting to make changes in Windows Vista or Windows 7, it is recommended that you search the Internet for the necessary instructions and tools.
Unable to connect to the network using the network interface card (NIC)
The computer cannot be connected to the network or to the Internet. The most likely cause of this problem is that Windows XP cannot recognize the network interface card.
To resolve this issue, locate and install the network interface card drivers for the original operating system. You will need another computer to find and download the correct NIC or Ethernet drivers. You can then transfer the file to the computer where the operating system has been replaced. After installing the NIC driver and restarting your computer, you can connect to the Internet to search for and download other drivers.
New hardware manufacturers do not provide drivers for Windows XP
Since the release of the newer Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems, device manufacturing technologies have been constantly evolving. Some hardware manufacturers do not provide support for Windows XP. After replacing the operating system in an HP Pavilion or Compaq Presario consumer laptop designed to run Windows Vista with an earlier operating system, you may experience the following issues:
HP does not provide Windows XP-compatible drivers for the sound, video, graphics, network cards, drives, or other internal or peripheral devices of these notebook computers.
If you replace the operating system, you may need to return the computer software to its original (factory) state in order to help troubleshoot the hardware and software with support.
Newer hardware components may be designed specifically for use with the latest operating systems such as Windows Vista or Windows 7. Therefore, some hardware component manufacturers may not provide drivers that are compatible with Windows XP.
Even though Microsoft or other companies can provide generic drivers to keep all devices running, your HP computer may not perform as expected.
Use Windows Update and HP Help and Support to find compatible drivers
Microsoft and HP provide users with tools to make it easy to find compatible drivers and software. Since some updates can only be installed after installing other updates and restarting the computer, you will need to run the update tools several times.
Open a browser window and go to www.update.microsoft.com.
Select the checkboxes for the components for which you want to check for updates for the operating system and for Microsoft software, such as Word, Excel, Office applications, etc.
Wait until the computer completes checking for updates and hotfixes. The latest version of Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all of the drivers planned for release by Microsoft. Microsoft has no plans to further develop drivers and software for Windows XP.
Windows Update is part of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems and runs from your hard drive. To update the Windows XP operating system, go to the Microsoft website and run the update program over the Internet. To run Windows Update, follow these steps.
Several maintenance tools are available in the HP Help and Support application for Windows XP. However, this appendix refers to the HP Instant Support Professional Edition Diagnostic Toolkit, which runs through the web (once connected to the network). This set of diagnostic tools has been developed for known combinations of hardware and operating systems. If the configuration of your laptop is non-standard, delivery of updates will not be possible.
Launching HP Notebook Utilities for XP
HP notebook computers have a unique feature that is lost when the standard Windows XP operating system image is installed. While individual utilities can be found and installed, HP has released SP27720 - Notebook Utilities for Windows XP, which contains several utilities for notebook computers. The utilities are used to calibrate the battery, toggle displays with keyboard shortcuts, quickly lock the system, and use Wireless features.
Download and save the software package to your computer. Do not try to run the program from the website. Some utilities check the hard disk for earlier versions of the program and display a message about the removal of installed programs:
Open up control Panel, right-click on the program name and select Uninstall from the drop-down menu.
Shut down and restart your computer before installing newer versions of the utilities.
Updating or reinstalling drivers through Device Manager
If the laptop does not recognize any USB device, or if the driver installation was not completed correctly, an error message appears.
This device cannot be started. (FailReasonString value) Changes to this parameter reflect a failure in any hardware component.
The device is missing, not working properly, or not all drivers are installed for it. (Code 10)
If the failed device is an external peripheral such as a printer or USB hard drive, disconnect and reconnect the cable to check if the connection is secure. To resolve this issue and install a compatible driver, connect your computer to the Internet and use one or more of the following methods.
Update the device driver
Click the Start button and right-click My Computer.
Select Properties, then click the Hardware tab.
Click the button Device Manager to launch Device Manager.
Device Manager uses an exclamation mark within a yellow triangle to indicate a device that was not found or a driver that is not installed and is malfunctioning.
Select the Driver tab.
Select item Update driver and let the Windows operating system search for a suitable driver on your computer and on the Internet.
Removing and reinstalling a device driver
Open up Device Manager as described above.
Select the line of the inoperative device marked with an exclamation point within a yellow triangle and click the Delete button.
Close up Device Manager and shut down the computer.
Restart your computer and wait for Windows to detect plug-and-play devices and install the appropriate drivers. Let the WINDOWS operating system search your computer and the Internet for a suitable driver.
Find and install alternative drivers and programs manually
If you know the model number of a hardware component, you can use that model number to find other devices that use components from the same manufacturer, and then search for compatible drivers. Because Windows XP was designed with legacy technologies, Windows XP drivers may be less functional than Windows 7 drivers.
Search for drivers used in similar models of devices running a new operating system. Go to the HP Drivers and Downloads web page to search for an updated device driver for other computers in this series.
Note.Before installing an unknown driver or program, find out which version of the hardware component it is for. Read the Readme file or installation instructions for the file being updated.
A warning.DO NOT install randomly selected drivers or software, since the launch of an incompatible program may cause your computer to malfunction or be completely inoperable! For example, trying to install the BIOS for a 32-bit Intel processor on a computer with a 64-bit AMD processor will render the computer completely inoperable and unable to restore it to a previous usable state.
If the computer does not work properly, install the original operating system
If you have already replaced your original Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system with an earlier Windows XP operating system, you may have found that features such as sound, DVD drive, or webcam have stopped working. There are very few Windows XP drivers on the product web page for your laptop. HP DOES NOT PROVIDE Windows XP-compatible drivers for computers designed exclusively for Windows Vista and Windows 7. If your computer came with a version other than XP, HP will provide hardware and software support for the installed hardware and software in accordance with written agreements. control of the originally installed OS. You can reinstall the original operating system.
Note.You can try to install drivers and software provided by other companies; however, HP will not be able to provide technical support or diagnose potential hardware problems until the original Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system is reinstalled.
To resolve hardware and software problems, you MUST reinstall the original operating system that was installed at the factory. To do this, follow these steps:
Although you can find documents on the Internet describing the installation of two operating systems with a choice of bootable operating systems, HP does not support this configuration. Installing two operating systems requires installing drivers for both systems, but HP does not provide drivers for components that are not designed to run on the other operating system. With this configuration, you may need to return the computer software to its original (factory) state in order to troubleshoot hardware and software problems with support.
In addition, even if you can find third-party drivers for use in a configuration with two operating systems installed in a laptop, take a look at the available hard drive capacity. Each operating system takes up a significant amount of hard disk space. Installing XP and Vista at the same time can significantly limit the hard disk space available to other applications, which will degrade overall performance.
How to install Windows XP on a laptop? If you have not installed Windows before and are faced with it for the first time, then before proceeding with the installation, be sure to read the lesson There is also a lesson on. After installation, be sure to install the program Ccleaner... I wrote a lesson on how to install and use the program.
Install XP on a Toshiba Satellite L655 laptop. The problem is this:
Windows cannot start because of a corrupted or missing file: WINDOWSsystem32configsystem you can try to repair this file by running Windows Setup from the original installation CD-ROM. Select 'r' in the first dialog screen to start the recovery procedure
We will not rebuild. We will reinstall the OS. At the same time, we will learn how to install the OS. Namely Windows XP.
I only have a Licensed Disc in my armament Windows XP service Pack 3:
But this does not mean that you should have the same. You can take Zver, Chip or any other assembly. You can even pirate. Vista, 7 and 8 don't count as we have XP lesson.
So, insert the disc into the drive, turn on the laptop and immediately hold down the key "DEL" or "F2" on the keyboard until the computer enters BIOS... All BIOS may look different depending on the manufacturer and version. But the settings are basically the same. In our case, this is how the BIOS looks like:
Select a tab "BOOT"... If there is no such tab, go through the tabs and find which one contains the device boot options.
You should also have something like this. You will immediately notice if you go over the tabs. Now our task is to make the laptop boot from disk. And for this we need to swap items 1 and 2 (see photo), i.e.
the first to do CD / DVD... in my case, to swap items, you need to select the item and click f5 or f6... You may have it differently: + and — , or through Enter... After that, go to the tab Exit, choose Save & exit setup... and press ok. That's it, BIOS setup is complete. Your laptop restarts, we are waiting for the message to appear on the screen "Press any key to boot from CD ..." which means "Press any key to boot from CD"... We press any key and the installation program appears immediately.
After checking the system configurations, you will be prompted to Install the system or restore the existing system... Here you need to choose Enter and proceed with the installation:
Push C = continue installation:
We choose "Format partition in NTFS system":
We press F:
And the program starts copying files:
After that, the computer will be restarted:
Attention!!! after rebooting, you will again be prompted to press any key - "Press any key to boot from CD ..." - do not press anything And then you will start the installation again !!! Or if you want such an inscription to no longer appear, you can go to BIOS and load from the hard drive (i.e. put everything back in place) You know how you did it.
After the reboot, we continue the installation, but in a slightly different environment:
You can not configure anything and click FURTHER:
Set up the date, time and time zone and click further:
If this message appears, click OK:
Select item "Postpone this action", and click NEXT:
We write the name account... You can have up to five accounts, but this is optional. FURTHER:
We press ready:
Installation completed! HURRAH!!
It remains only to install the drivers for the normal operation of the computer. If you store them well, you have driver discs (usually they come with your laptop when you buy them). Or you can download it from the website of the laptop or hardware manufacturer.
