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    pnaik1980 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    May 7, 2011, 10:19 PM
    Install windows xp in HCL laptop AE1V0973
    I want to install windows xp in HCL laptop AE1V0973. Prsntly windows 7 basic is insatlled. I was trying to install windows xp but it is gets stuck saying setup is starting windows after that nothing happens.. I am booting with genuine windows xp cd. Cd gets detected and starts its first procedure but at one poing it gets stuck in "setup is starting windwos".. please help me
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    May 8, 2011, 04:53 PM

    Installing old operating systems on current hardware may require creating a setup disc that includes drivers and service packs to properly recognize the hardware during text mode setup. Failure to recognize newer storage controllers is a common issue. These drivers can be added during setup by hitting F6 and supplying a driver disk when prompted. There are also several knowledge-base articles at Microsoft Support for situations resulting in setup hanging. Search for "Windows XP setup hangs." Disabling unneeded hardware until after setup finishes may also avoid complications and allow setup to complete.
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    May 8, 2011, 05:03 PM

    It is very probable that there are no XP drivers for the hardware. Why do you want to downgrade?
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    May 14, 2011, 06:14 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ScottGem View Post
    It is very probable that there are no XP drivers for the hardware. Why do you want to downgrade?
    I agree. Many newer units are using SATA where with XP it wasn't such a big issue it now is. If your install cd/dvd is back from xp(sp1) then that is where the problems may be. Also did you wipe the drive clean before you tried to install ?
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