How can I install XP on a new laptop running Vista

[Beralan]

I have purchased a new Toshiba laptop that came with Vista installed on it,
but I want to multiboot with XP and Windows 7 as well. The drive has been
re-partitioned and completely formatted including the hidden partition at the
start of the hard drive. XP loads all its files, gets to the part where it
says "Starting Windows", stops and gives the blue screen saying the system
has an error and was shut down. Why can't XP be installed on a completely
formatted drive that Vista was previously installed on? The installation disk
is slipstreamed with service pack 2 and has always worked on previous systems.

 

[R. McCarty]

The most common reason is because the SATA controller is set to
run in native (or AHCI ) mode. Windows XP doesn't have built-in
drivers to run this way. It's usually a BIOS setup change to Legacy
mode that will allow XP to install.

 

[smlunatick]

 The most common reason is because the SATA controller is set to
run in native (or AHCI ) mode. Windows XP doesn't have built-in
drivers to run this way. It's usually a BIOS setup change to Legacy
mode that will allow XP to install.

It should also be noted that there are more and more PCs / laptops
that will not have drivers for XP. The main reason is the
manufacturer is not willing to develop drivers for XP as Microsoft has
stopped direct sales of their "retail" versions of XP.

 

[JS]

In addition to the reply by McCarty,
does Toshiba have XP drivers available
for your laptop. Check their web site for your
model.

 

[db]

you made a big
mistake with that
expensive machine.

you should restore
your machine back
to its factory state.

once your computer
is functional and has
vista back on it,

then install microsoft's
virtual pc program in
vista.

then install your winxp
in virtual pc.


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[R. McCarty]

The only major downside to that approach is VPC's lack of USB
device support. Some USB peripherals can be accessed by sharing
from the Host PC - but others simply won't be accessible.

Windows Seven is reported to be much more compliant with apps
that Windows Vista was not. Unfortunately there is no way to verify
if that is indeed the case until the next public preview is released.

 

[db]

true.

vista is a pain in the
butt when it comes to
hardware support.

fortunately, I only had
one hard ware issue
and could have been a
costly one as well:

http://tinyurl.com/c6e2v8
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DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
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"share the nirvana" - dbZen

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