Repeated blue screen occurrences during the setup of Windows XP on a Dell Precision 390 machine
Repeated blue screen occurrences during the setup of Windows XP on a Dell Precision 390 machine
I own a Dell Precision 390 that came with Vista, but the buyer asked for XP Pro because of some old software requirements. The system runs an Intel Core Duo at 2.66 GHz. I've installed XP using three different CDs, including an official Dell disc, used two new SSDs, and tried four RAM modules. I usually install XP on older machines without running into these problems. I also experimented with a SATA HDD and an SSD from a Compaq that had Windows XP installed, but re-installing caused further issues.
On the blue Windows Setup screen, I encountered various errors each time. The files file PartMgr.sys reported an unexpected error (47872) at line 5964, file /i386/ntkrnlmp.exe could not be loaded, and adpu160m.sys is corrupted. Any suggestions? This machine seems to be compatible with XP, so the issue might not be serious.
I own a Dell Precision 390 that had Vista installed, but the person handling it asked for XP Pro because of some old software requirements. If the original setup included Vista, I would have used Windows 7 and enabled compatibility mode, specifically by right-clicking the installer, selecting Properties, then the Compatibility tab, and choosing Windows XP from the dropdown.
There are three choices available - RAID Autodetect/AHCI, RAID Autodetect/ATA, and Raid ON. It is configured to use AHCI, which I think is accurate based on my knowledge. This device consists solely of SATA and PATA interfaces and doesn't seem to have any issues with drive detection. I'm curious if adding the exact SSD brand driver for each drive would be beneficial.
XP won't boot beyond the initial screen when BIOS is configured for AHCI, unless you've installed the appropriate drivers on the Windows XP DVD. Change the BIOS settings to ATA or IDE instead of RAID or AHCI.
I will test this device. It meets the XP certification requirements and is available on eBay with XP installed. However, I’ll verify if this specific version is unique.
I’ve used three different discs, including an official Dell CD, all without problems and without any scratches. In fact, I tried a fourth yesterday that was freshly burned with SATA drivers slipstreamed into it.
Another thought.
Does your Dell Precision 390 come with a UEFI BIOS? If so, check to see if there's an option to boot up devices in "Legacy" or "CSM" mode instead of UEFI mode.
Although UEFI might be fine for more recent operating systems, XP might not boot with UEFI set as the first or only boot option.
I'm pretty sure your XP problem is an incompatible BIOS setting, if the computer works fine with Vista.
https://superuser.com/questions/1284392/...-boot-mode
If your installation disc doesn’t already include Service Pack 3, make sure to install it after the first setup. Advise your friend against browsing the internet on a system whose "sell by" date is far in the past—especially if it’s connected. Avast continues to provide free antivirus for XP, though you’ll need to venture online.
https://www.avast.com/windows-xp-antivirus
Also review the firewall configuration in XP; ZoneAlarm was my choice at that time.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutoria...-firewall/
I used XP until support stopped, then moved to Windows 7. It became my preferred choice, and now I’m considering Windows 10. Will the next OS be Windows 12?
I still have multiple XP machines that can boot (for old SCSI scanners and FireWire cards), so feel free to ask any questions.