need suggestions for operating system change issues

[deb]

I have read many posts about changing from Vista to XP-Pro on different
Toshiba laptops, however I've tried most suggestions to no avail. I'm
looking to see if anyone can point me in the right direction so I can get
back the use of my USB flashdrive? Most of the drivers came back once I
went to Driver Detective but I still have several that unidentified. I've
been to Tohiba's website and downloaded an earlier version for the USB
driverer and it will not install on my system. The items not working
properly is 1) power management settings to let the computer
hibernate or sleep 2) USB connection to see a flashdrive 3) the good clear
display settings.

Any help would be appreciated....Thanks

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I have read many posts about changing from Vista to XP-Pro on different
Toshiba laptops, however I've tried most suggestions to no avail. I'm
looking to see if anyone can point me in the right direction so I can get
back the use of my USB flashdrive? Most of the drivers came back once I
went to Driver Detective but I still have several that unidentified. I've
been to Tohiba's website and downloaded an earlier version for the USB
driverer and it will not install on my system. The items not working
properly is 1) power management settings to let the computer
hibernate or sleep 2) USB connection to see a flashdrive 3) the good clear
display settings.

Any help would be appreciated....Thanks

If you want to change from Vista to Windows XP then you must do a full
installation of Windows XP.

 

[nass]

I have read many posts about changing from Vista to XP-Pro on different
Toshiba laptops, however I've tried most suggestions to no avail. I'm
looking to see if anyone can point me in the right direction so I can get
back the use of my USB flashdrive? Most of the drivers came back once I
went to Driver Detective but I still have several that unidentified. I've
been to Tohiba's website and downloaded an earlier version for the USB
driverer and it will not install on my system. The items not working
properly is 1) power management settings to let the computer
hibernate or sleep 2) USB connection to see a flashdrive 3) the good clear
display settings.

Any help would be appreciated....Thanks

You need to perform a clean install of the XP Pro..meaning wipe out the Hard
drive (Complete format) and install the XP on new created Partition(s) and
also try to get the drivers from the Laptop manufacturer website for XP pro
(32Bit or 64?).

Install Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/winxp/install.mspx

How to install or upgrade to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316941

NOTE: don't install the drivers for your hardware from Microsoft, only from
your Manufacturer website and specific for your Operating system Version.
HTH,
nass

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

I have read many posts about changing from Vista to XP-Pro on
different Toshiba laptops, however I've tried most suggestions to no
avail. I'm looking to see if anyone can point me in the right
direction so I can get back the use of my USB flashdrive? Most of
the drivers came back once I went to Driver Detective but I still
have several that unidentified. I've been to Tohiba's website and
downloaded an earlier version for the USB driverer and it will not
install on my system. The items not working properly is 1) power
management settings to let the computer
hibernate or sleep 2) USB connection to see a flashdrive 3) the good
clear display settings.

Any help would be appreciated....Thanks

So you did a clean install of XP Pro on your laptop, yes? You need to go to
Toshiba's website and get the chipset driver(s) for your model, for Windows
XP, and all the other stuff (video driver, etc). This isn't really an XP
issue as drivers are the responsibility of the hardware manufacturer. You
should make sure that Toshiba has XP drivers for this laptop before doing an
installation of XP.

 

[deb]

I did do a full install from a clean harddrive and this is the result.

I did go to Toshiba website and it tells me there are no drivers available
for XP, that's my problem. I was able to get most of the drivers from driver
dective but the ones I'm having issues with I can't seem to find.....

 

[deb]

I did go to Toshiba website and it tells me there are no drivers available
for XP, that's my problem. I was able to get most of the drivers from driver
dective but the ones I'm having issues with I can't seem to find.....

 

[deb]

I did do a full install from a clean harddrive and this is the result.

I did go to Toshiba website and it tells me there are no drivers available
for XP, that's my problem. I was able to get most of the drivers from driver
dective but the ones I'm having issues with I can't seem to find.....

 

[nass]

Deb
This just a guess and it may be not work or it may be will work!
I done a search on Toshiba website and got the link for the nearest match to
your Serises Laptop. Try to download it and install it and see if that will
help.
If it didn't then your way back to Vista is the only answer.
Download drivers
http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/download_drivers_bios.jsp?service=EU

Satellite A Serises
Model Satellite A110 (PSAB6)

Let us know if this worked for you and solved your issue.
HTH,
nass

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Your simplest course of action would be to stay with Vista. If you insist on
using WinXP then you can do this:
- Run Aida32.exe (http://www.aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#aida32) do
identify the names and models of your various devices.
- Get on to www.driverguide.com to locate drivers for these devices.

 

[deb]

Thanks for the info....I did run aida32 and unfortunately it came back and
said the chipset was unknown as well as the CPU type....so I guess I'm just
out of luck. I did learn that as long as I don't have a flashdrive plugged
in right next to my usb plug for the wireless mouse my usb can read my
flashdrive....strange problem it can see them side by side but at least
there's a work around there....now if I can just get my hibernate/program
sleep modes back i'd actually be quite happy.....if not it still runs much
better with XP than it ever dreamed of doing with Vista....I'm glad I got rid
of the OS and wish Mr. Gates would do the same.....

 

[HeyBub]

I did do a full install from a clean harddrive and this is the result.

I did go to Toshiba website and it tells me there are no drivers
available for XP, that's my problem. I was able to get most of the
drivers from driver dective but the ones I'm having issues with I
can't seem to find.....

While you might be able to find XP drivers for much third-party equipment
(printers, etc.), if the drivers for the manufacturer's hardware (USB ports,
screen, etc.) are not available, you're completely out of luck. The drivers
simply do not exist. Anywhere. Probably.

 

[Lil' Dave]

Sounds like the 2 USB ports are tied to the same USB root hub. Not enough
power for both when used on same root hub as the mouse. Check device
manager.