Got XP and windows 7 working together, but XP is not working well

Barbarian Roman · Jun 12, 2011

I got windows xp and windows 7 working together, but Windows XP is not working well. I have no sound in XP, no wireless internet, and the maximum resolution is 1024by768. I am using Windows XP Pro. I got it to work perfect in Virtualbox, but alas on the computer not really. And, even though my comp has 8gb of ram at 2.53 Ghz, XP only recognizes 2gb or ram at 1.1 ghz. It's a 32 bit XP, but still it should recognize 4 gb of ram at the full prcessing speed, shouldn't it? (Using intel core i5 460M @ 2.53 Ghz 2cores and 2 hyperthreading). Windows 7 still works great.
Also, whenever I want to start windows XP, I have to set in BIOS IDE or for windows 7 SATA, if I don't set it respectively for this systems I get a Blue Screen of Death. It's kinda annoying having to go into BIOS all the time. I have a TB of RAM, split into two 500gb hard drives. Windows 7 home premium is installed on C:, and windows XP is installed as a partion on my other hard drive E:, which I partioned 200 gb out of 500 for Windows XP. Anyway to fix all of these things lol I know they're a lot of issues, sorry about that.

theog · Jun 12, 2011

Download the Win Xp drivers from the OEM manufacturer website.

Take look at those tutorials:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html?ltr=D
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/66010-sata-drivers-load-windows-xp-setup-dual-boot.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/72185-sata-drivers-slipstream-into-windows-xp-cd.html
Use EasyBCD 2.0 in Win 7 http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1

A bit more reading.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2676-bcdedit-how-use.html?ltr=B
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/127417-system-restore-points-stop-xp-dual-boot-delete.html

or use XP mode
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8247-windows-xp-mode-install-setup.html?ltr=W

Barbarian Roman · Jun 12, 2011

Unfortunately, my OEM's drivers are only for windows 7. I have an Acer Aspire 7745G. Internet doesn't work, wether it be wireless or LAN. It's like the operating system doesn't detect anything on my computer.

theog · Jun 12, 2011

I would say stay with Virtualbox, or XP mode.

gregrocker · Jun 12, 2011

To find the drivers you'll need to go to the device manfacturer's Support Downloads webpage instead of Acer to check for any XP display driver, chipset, sound, network, etc.

theog · Jun 12, 2011

gregrocker said:
To find the drivers you'll need to go to the device manfacturer's Support Downloads webpage instead of Acer to check for any XP display driver, chipset, sound, network, etc. You can also try Vista or Win7 drivers installed in XP Compatibility Mode as a last resort.

Hi Greg
There is no Compatibility mode in XP for Vista or Windows 7 drivers.

gregrocker · Jun 12, 2011

Thanks, Ray. XP is fading fast here. Easy to revert to Win7 thinking.

Barbarian Roman · Jun 12, 2011

XP on my computer is like Windows 95 on Virtualbox... same problem with windows 95 on virtualbox actually, no internet, sound, crappy display, slow, etc. Guess my beloved XP was not designed for my new comp... though I'll still see what I can do. Anyone know where to get internet drivers for LAN and wireless though? Connection troubleshooting did not detect a chpset or something. And anyone know how to increase the processing speed from 1.19 ghz to the 2.53 ghz that my comp can handle and utilizes in Windows 7?

gregrocker · Jun 12, 2011

What are your exact sound, wireless adapter, mobo and display adapter make/model? We can help you find the drivers as it is second nature to some of us here.

If the driver is missing in Device Manager, it may have to be traced to find the make/model: Hardware Identification

Barbarian Roman · Jun 12, 2011

I used the hardware detection tool from the Acer website.
Bluetooth: Atheros
Camera: Liteon
LAN: Atheros
VGA: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650
VGA 2: Intel HD
Wireless LAN: Atheros
Sound: Realtek High Definition Audio (with dolby 5.1 surround sound)
Other Specs: Intel CORE i5 460M @2.53 GHZ, 8 gb of ram, 1TB hard drive, dual core with hyperthreading, windows 7 home premium SP1 (trying to get Windows XP Professional with SP3 to work)
I would just care to get internet, audio, and graphics working, don't care so much about bluetooth or camera, as I can use Windows 7 for that. Thanks in advance.

gregrocker · Jun 12, 2011

We need the Sound and Wireless models as well as the makes to help you find drivers. Use the Hardware ID tool I posted earlier. Confirm these are your specifications here: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/acer-aspire-7745g-6572/4507-3121_7-34138700.html

ATI defers to OEM for mobility drivers. Here is what if found for XP on the web: http://www.downloadatoz.com/driver/...s-card-driver-for-xp-vista-and-windows-7.html

Your Mobile Intel HM55 Express chipset has XP drivers here: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Embedded+Components+and+Flash+Memory&ProductLine=Embedded+Chipsets&ProductProduct=Mobile+Intel%C2%AE+HM55+Express+Chipset

Barbarian Roman · Jun 12, 2011

OK, got it.
Network adapters:
Atheros AR5B97 Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR8151 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Graphics:
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Sound:
ATI High Definition Audio Device (not sure I use it but listed in device manager)
Realtek High Definition Audio
Everything else seems to be working fine. Download ATI Driver now for XP.
I appreciate your help very much.

gregrocker · Jun 12, 2011

You find these by googling the exact model + XP driver:

http://www.atheros.cz/atheros-wireless-download.php?chipset=40&system=1

Drivers Informer: Atheros AR5B97 Wireless Network Adapter overview

http://www.drivermax.com/driver/upd...heros/Atheros-AR5B97-Wireless-Network-Adapter

theog · Jun 12, 2011

Acer Aspire 7745G
You can download the Intel F6 Sata Controller here:
F6 Intel Sata Controller

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/66010-sata-drivers-load-windows-xp-setup-dual-boot.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/72185-sata-drivers-slipstream-into-windows-xp-cd.html

Barbarian Roman · Jun 12, 2011

I downloaded all the drivers and installed them, unfortunately only the sound drivers managed to work. Why is there no widescreen option? Only 1024by768 which is stretched to fill the 1600by900 screen.

gregrocker · Jun 12, 2011

Look in Device Manager to make sure the Display driver got installed correctly, judging by version and date.

If not, click on Update driver tab and browse to the folder where it unzipped to see if it picks it up.

Are you checking Screen Resolution by rightclicking on a blank area of desktop?

Barbarian Roman · Jun 13, 2011

Looking in device manager, everything is working correctly, except the drivers in question. These are all under the section Other Devices, and display a code 28 error. The following drivers are:
Ethernet Controller
Network Controller
PCI Orla Acquisition and Signal
Processing Controller
PCI Simple Communications Controller
Video Controller (VGA Compatible) (Assuming its for the ATI 5650 card)
Video Controller (VGA Compatible) (Assuming its the Intel HD secondary card)
Maybe I have all these problems cause I'm running 32 bit XP on a machine designed for 64 bit?

gregrocker · Jun 13, 2011

The issue is not 32- or 64-bit so much (although 64 bit drivers are harder to find in XP) as it is trying to run XP on a machine that isn't built for it and is too modern.

It then becomes a driver hunt for XP drivers for each device. You need the exact make and model of the Device which is not listed on any of those missing drivers, so you need to use the Hardware Identification tutorial I linked earlier to detect that exact device make/model, then google it + XP drivers and dig through the results to try the drivers.

Only when you can say with certainty that there is no XP driver for XYZ device do you know you have hit a dead end, and that cannot be said until due diligence is done on the search as described and we have joined in to help when you can provide more to work with.

Barbarian Roman · Jun 13, 2011

Alright fair enough. This will take a while, as I'm quite busy with exams and all, but it will be fun to get it to work again. Thank you so much for your help. Could you please tell me though which one of those drivers are responsible for wireless internet? That is the first priority, as it will be much faster to search for drivers and install them, plus I can update Windows, which might help a bit.

theog · Jun 13, 2011

First 2 to in gergrocker's post 13.

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