Can't install XP on old netbook

Red_Machine · Apr 11, 2020

I know what the problem is. It's because XP didn't natively support SATA until SP3 came out. I used to have this problem all the time back in the day when fixing PCs for a living. But I can't for the life of me get it to run on this netbook. I've downloaded the appropriate Intel F6 driver diskette, it still bluescreens after loading the driver. I've tried slipstreaming the drivers into an ISO with nLite, it still bluescreens. Can someone either provide me with an ISO for XP vanilla or SP1 that will load the SATA drivers properly? Maybe SP2 if you think it wouldn't chug like SP3 does. I have a legitimate license for it, I just can't get a working install because of the lack of driver support.

natr0n · Apr 11, 2020

I use someones custom updated xp.

I use to make my own but this guy (LuxL0L) is trusted in the fully updated/with sata driver windows builds/mods

Look for this
Windows XP Professional SP3 x86 - Integral Edition 2020.3.15

Red_Machine · Apr 11, 2020

Like I said, I can't use SP3 because it's too bloated for this netbook.

natr0n · Apr 11, 2020

I have used sp3 on a netbook eeepc 1001ha. Ran like a dream with ssd.

But you know whatever

Red_Machine · Apr 11, 2020

Yeah, this thing doesn't have an SSD. It has an 8GB flash chip with no option for putting in a hard drive or SSD.

XL-R8R · Apr 11, 2020

is Vista Starter or Home Basic even an option?

If so, maybe that'll save you some effort.

But, that XP project above looks tasty; I will probably give it a try on one of the old laptops laying around! Thanks @natr0n :toast:

Red_Machine · Apr 11, 2020

It struggles to run XP, trying to run Vista would be like trying to get a wheelbarrow to win an F1 race lol.

XL-R8R · Apr 11, 2020

Red_Machine said:
It struggles to run XP

Will this potato be used online? :twitch:

I would surely hope not... but the question is, whats the laptops hypothetical use after installation of XP is successful? Maybe if the forum knows this, we could better point to an alternative other than Vista*.

*which didnt END its life that badly.. even if it was a shitbox when it arrived.

Red_Machine · Apr 11, 2020

Nah, the only time it will be online is to use Windows Update, that's it. I like to tinker with these old things and see what I can do with them. If I can get a smooth and stable system running on it, I'll try some games and stuff.

XL-R8R · Apr 11, 2020

I'd be willing to give the modded XP with SP3 a try from the above link, at this point in your adventure - it seems you dont have much to lose in your quest. :toast:

Red_Machine · Apr 11, 2020

I've had SP3 running on it already. It chugs like a dog, hence me trying to get SP1 up and running. It's more lightweight.

Mussels · Apr 11, 2020

Red_Machine said:
I've had SP3 running on it already. It chugs like a dog, hence me trying to get SP1 up and running. It's more lightweight.

XP chugs cause of the updates, the custom updated ones fix that issue, and take up less install space overall.

Regeneration · Apr 11, 2020

You may be using the wrong SATA/AHCI driver. If I remember correctly, these netbooks have Intel ICH7 controller.

https://www.mpl.ch/files/pip20/raid/10.8_f6flpy-x86.zip
https://www.mpl.ch/files/pip20/raid/10.8_f6flpy-x64.zip

Red_Machine · Apr 11, 2020

I looked up what the SATA controller was before I started this. I found a document on HP's website about slipstreaming SATA drivers into an XP ISO, and it said that it would only work with SP2. So I tried it with the drivers I'd already been using, this time slipstreaming SP2 into the ISO instead of SP1, and it worked. So I'm guessing the drivers don't work with anything older than SP2. I'll have to see how it performs with SP2 and go from there.

RadFX · Apr 11, 2020

I have windows 10 on my Acer w500's (AMD C60 dual core@1.333mhz, 2gb ram, 32gb m-sata) and it runs fine most of the time, except maybe big updates. Also, you could put Linux on it. I would use it on my Acer's but the touchscreen support is terrible.

Red_Machine · Apr 11, 2020

This is one of the original netbooks, not only are there no Win10 drivers for it, it would absolutely murder the poor thing. I have tried a few Linux distros, but again they ran like a dog and some things didn't work.

RadFX · Apr 11, 2020

What about Windows 7? There is one called windows 7 Areo blue and the .iso is only 1gb.

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or what about Android? https://www.android-x86.org

What are the specs of your netbook?

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Software	Microsoft Windows 11 Pro \| Microsoft Windows 98SE

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System Name	Chachamaru-IV \| Retro Battlestation
Processor	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X \| Intel Pentium II 450MHz
Motherboard	ASUS ROG STRIX X570-F Gaming \| MSI MS-6116 (Intel 440BX chipset)
Cooling	Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4
Memory	32GB Corsair DDR4-3000 (16-20-20-38) \| 512MB PC133 SDRAM
Video Card(s)	nVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 FE \| 3dfx Voodoo3 3000
Storage	1TB WD_Black SN850 NVME SSD (OS), Toshiba 3TB (Storage), Toshiba 3TB (Steam)
Display(s)	Samsung Odyssey G5 27" @ 1440p144 & Dell P2312H @ 1080p60
Case	SilverStone Seta A1 \| Beige box
Audio Device(s)	Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 (Speakers), Creative Zen Hybrid headset \| Sound Blaster AWE64
Power Supply	EVGA Supernova 750 G2 \| 250W ASETEC
Mouse	Roccat Kone Air\| Microsoft Serial Mouse v2.0A
Keyboard	Vortex Race3 \| Dell AT102W
Software	Microsoft Windows 11 Pro \| Microsoft Windows 98SE

System Name	natr0n-PC
Processor	Ryzen 5950x/5600x
Motherboard	B450 AORUS M
Cooling	EK AIO 360 - 6 fan action
Memory	Patriot - Viper Steel DDR4 (B-Die)(4x8GB)
Video Card(s)	EVGA 3070ti FTW
Storage	Various
Display(s)	PIXIO IPS 240Hz 1080P
Case	Thermaltake Level 20 VT
Audio Device(s)	LOXJIE D10 + Kinter Amp + 6 Bookshelf Speakers Sony+JVC+Sony
Power Supply	Super Flower Leadex III ARGB 80+ Gold 650W
Software	XP/7/8.1/10
Benchmark Scores	http://valid.x86.fr/79kuh6

System Name	Chachamaru-IV \| Retro Battlestation
Processor	AMD Ryzen 9 5900X \| Intel Pentium II 450MHz
Motherboard	ASUS ROG STRIX X570-F Gaming \| MSI MS-6116 (Intel 440BX chipset)
Cooling	Noctua NH-D15 SE-AM4
Memory	32GB Corsair DDR4-3000 (16-20-20-38) \| 512MB PC133 SDRAM
Video Card(s)	nVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 FE \| 3dfx Voodoo3 3000
Storage	1TB WD_Black SN850 NVME SSD (OS), Toshiba 3TB (Storage), Toshiba 3TB (Steam)
Display(s)	Samsung Odyssey G5 27" @ 1440p144 & Dell P2312H @ 1080p60
Case	SilverStone Seta A1 \| Beige box
Audio Device(s)	Creative Sound Blaster AE-7 (Speakers), Creative Zen Hybrid headset \| Sound Blaster AWE64
Power Supply	EVGA Supernova 750 G2 \| 250W ASETEC
Mouse	Roccat Kone Air\| Microsoft Serial Mouse v2.0A
Keyboard	Vortex Race3 \| Dell AT102W
Software	Microsoft Windows 11 Pro \| Microsoft Windows 98SE

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