Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP


  1. sdevmanny
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    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       New #1300

    Hm, all right. I'll take a look. I figure I'll just look the names of my devices up in windows 7, download the ones I need, put em onto my flash drive, and then install them.
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  3. SIW2
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    Yes - I think you have download a large pack - not just individual drivers from there.

    You might find them individually elsewhere.
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  4. gregrocker
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    Check Hardware Windows Updates repeatedly for drivers for your sound once you're online.

    If no driver is delivered, check the Support Downloads webpage for your model here: Drivers & Downloads

    There are four Conexant sound drivers for XP for your model.

    You can also import any other drivers if they are newer, especially if there are any performance problems: hangs, poor resolution, etc.
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  5. sdevmanny
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    Well, I tried a bunch of different drivers and couldn't seem to get any of them to work. Plus I ended up getting a BSOD a few times. So I give up, all this headache isn't worth it just to play a couple video games.

    Thanks for all the help though, I really appreciate it. Perhaps all my frustration can help another person out.
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  7. theog
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    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
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    gregrocker said:
    Check Hardware Windows Updates repeatedly for drivers for your sound once you're online.

    If no driver is delivered, check the Support Downloads webpage for your model here: Drivers & Downloads

    There are four Conexant sound drivers for XP for your model.

    You can also import any other drivers if they are newer, especially if there are any performance problems: hangs, poor resolution, etc.
    Are you downloading the drivers from gregrocker's link?

    sdevmanny said:
    Okay, let's say my computer didn't come with any windows 7 startup discs. In fact from what I hear, a lot of manufacturers aren't distributing the discs with the PCs anymore. So what would I do then?

    You can Order Lenovo Recovery Disks from here:
    http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...gr-4m7hwz.html
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  8. hicarl92
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       New #1305

    hi guys,

    i'm following method two...
    after step 2, i'm waiting for windows finishing loading files until it shows windows setup is starting suddenly a blue screen was appeared saying that "a problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer bla bla bla"....now i'm stuck and dont know what to do next....

    anyone??please help me...
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  9. gregrocker
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    You likely need the SATA drivers: SATA Drivers - Load in Windows XP Setup on Dual Boot
    SATA Drivers - Slipstream into Windows XP CD
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  11. hicarl92
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit (main), Windows XP Professional 32bit
       New #1307

    so, do i need to burn win xp into disc again???
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  12. gregrocker
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    Did you read the tutorials in the blue links I posted above? This will explain what needs to be done.

    Consider trying your XP programs in Win7 Compatibility Mode or virtualizing XP using XP Mode which comes with Ultimate or Pro, or freeware like Virtual Box, Virtual Player or VM Ware. It is a lot less trouble.
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  13. hicarl92
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       New #1309

    yeah...i read that..since i'm using the laptop i read that one which slipstream...so i want to know that if this step need a new blank cd or win xp cd which already be burned bcoz the step #15 shown "burn" word...

    i do not want to using virtualization bcoz some say it uses a lot of ram usage when operating coz 2 OS running at the same time...
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