Hi,
I've recently been trying to install xp pro and encountered problems - as you all know the hard drive is not detected. However i have finally been able to upgrade windows on the laptop.
If anyone is stuck trying to do this there is a guide at http://www.maximumpc.com/2005/01/how_to_slipstre.html.
This article goes through the entire process, however i found it easier to stop at the end of step 5.
I then downloaded the latest version of nlite and followed this through to make the bootable iso image (using the xpsetupcd file which i made in the first 5 steps from above). Finally, i burned the iso image using nero.
I only added the Via driver (viamraid.sys) at the beginning as it was essential and it saves time. Once xp pro was running- the drivers and utility disk were used to supply the rest of the drivers.
Hope this helps, and if there are any questions feel free.
I've recently been trying to install xp pro and encountered problems - as you all know the hard drive is not detected. However i have finally been able to upgrade windows on the laptop.
If anyone is stuck trying to do this there is a guide at http://www.maximumpc.com/2005/01/how_to_slipstre.html.
This article goes through the entire process, however i found it easier to stop at the end of step 5.
I then downloaded the latest version of nlite and followed this through to make the bootable iso image (using the xpsetupcd file which i made in the first 5 steps from above). Finally, i burned the iso image using nero.
I only added the Via driver (viamraid.sys) at the beginning as it was essential and it saves time. Once xp pro was running- the drivers and utility disk were used to supply the rest of the drivers.
Hope this helps, and if there are any questions feel free.
