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06-11-2022, 10:33 AM

I have an old laptop and i want to install windows xp but when i start installation it says that setup didnt find any hard disk drivers. can someone help me?

Alexandrea1

06-11-2022, 10:33 AM #1

I have an old laptop and i want to install windows xp but when i start installation it says that setup didnt find any hard disk drivers. can someone help me?

Bqlek_
Junior Member

06-11-2022, 03:33 PM

Avoid setting up Windows XP due to security risks. Would you like suggestions for Chrome OS or a Linux Mint alternative?

Bqlek_

06-11-2022, 03:33 PM #2

Avoid setting up Windows XP due to security risks. Would you like suggestions for Chrome OS or a Linux Mint alternative?

KadirReis
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06-15-2022, 08:38 AM

I understand you're looking for a lighter window option suitable for your laptop running Windows 7, which is quite slow.

KadirReis

06-15-2022, 08:38 AM #3

I understand you're looking for a lighter window option suitable for your laptop running Windows 7, which is quite slow.

MrDiamond321
Junior Member

06-15-2022, 10:30 AM

You likely need to install special disk controller drivers so the disks appear during setup. Visit your laptop’s support and driver download page for a suitable driver, such as an SATA "F6" driver or a setup utility. Load it onto an optical disc and insert the disk after pressing F6 when the setup prompt appears.

MrDiamond321

06-15-2022, 10:30 AM #4

Kynedee
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06-17-2022, 07:16 PM

These are the components I talked about earlier. They're built to be extremely lightweight, much lighter than regular windows.

Kynedee

06-17-2022, 07:16 PM #5

These are the components I talked about earlier. They're built to be extremely lightweight, much lighter than regular windows.

awsomename999
Member

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06-19-2022, 04:11 AM

Check the BIOS settings to view the drive information. If it shows normal data, the drive is functioning properly.

awsomename999

06-19-2022, 04:11 AM #6

Check the BIOS settings to view the drive information. If it shows normal data, the drive is functioning properly.

Ziiks84
Member

07-06-2022, 05:17 PM

Use nLite to optimize your hard drive controller drivers. The F6 feature requires a floppy drive, which you currently lack.

Ziiks84

07-06-2022, 05:17 PM #7

Use nLite to optimize your hard drive controller drivers. The F6 feature requires a floppy drive, which you currently lack.

myronvisser
Member

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07-11-2022, 03:08 PM

driverpacks for Windows XP are available for download without needing nlite or similar tools. Searching online will lead you to the official source, providing access to drivers released between 2001 and 2014.

myronvisser

07-11-2022, 03:08 PM #8

Pickkson
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07-12-2022, 01:02 PM

Thanks to LukeLinusFanFic, he recommended Linux Mint and it performs better than Windows 7.

Pickkson

07-12-2022, 01:02 PM #9

Thanks to LukeLinusFanFic, he recommended Linux Mint and it performs better than Windows 7.