Weird XP Installation issue


  1. joelxxl
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
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    Weird XP Installation issue


    Hi everybody,

    Everytime I try to install Windows XP to have a dual boot with Windows 7, I get to the blue option screen where to select the hard drive I want to install Windows XP on. Then I get 4 options but they all say: No harddrive detected. Then I tried it with another CD from my mom but then it didn't even show any options.
    Anybody knows how to fix this?
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  3. theog
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    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
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    Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP

    Load SATA drivers here.
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  4. mjb
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    Windows 7 & XP
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    i see. thanks for the info.
    I'm facing the same problem too.
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  6. joelxxl
    Posts : 38
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
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    Is that the only thing i have to do? Thanks!
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  7. Tews
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    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
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    For right now yes... you will need to install those drivers before you continue with your installation of XP..
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  8. Saltgrass
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    Windows 7 x64
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    It seems strange to me folks would be needing SATA drivers. I have been installing on a 8 year old desktop and never needed those drivers.

    Do you know if you have the SATA controller set to IDE or AHCI in the bios?
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