SlipStreaming ???

[blinky88]

I have to SlipStream eSata drivers whilst loading XP, appreciate a little help here as I have never heard of SlipStreaming and is it at all possible to SlipStream during installation.

[Vidd]

The SATA drivers can be slipstreamed to create a new XP installation disc using a program like nLite.

But slipstreaming is not needed because XP prompts to load additional drivers at the start of the installation process.

Here is a guide:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5071025_install-xp-pro-sata.html

[Poppa_Meth]

Slipstreaming may be needed. You have to already have SATA driver on the XP install disc or have a Diskette with them on it that you can use during installation. XP only allows loading of SATA drivers via a Diskette so if you don't have one that may be an issue. Windows XP SP3 does have generic SATA drivers in it which may work fine if you have an SP3 disk to install from.

[blinky88]

My laptop does not have a floppy drive, would a USB thumb drive be OK ???

[blinky88]

Also would appreciate information when and how to load nLite.

[DarrellS]

You don't load nlite during installation. You install nlite and use it to create a new disc with the SATA drivers slipstreamed into the new installation disc. You can also slipstream SP3 into the new disc if you'd like.

Here's a simple guide. You can google for more guides.

http://www.digitgeek.com/how-to-slipstream-sata-drivers-into-xp-cd/

[Poppa_Meth]

Yep, with nLite you basically rip your Windows XP CD to the hard drive of the computer you are running nLite on, then slipstream the service packs, drivers, updates, etc. into the ripped folder, an create a new disc from that. When you boot from the new disc it should find the proper SATA drivers and load them automatically to enable you to use your new drive.

[blinky88]

Thank you all for taking time out to help, really much appreciated.

[edong]

Not meant to hijack the thread. I've read about this Sata driver installation before but did not pay attention. I bought a PC kit and installed my old XP Pro on the primary and slave SATA drives. On the primary, it became XP Home Edition, don't know why.

I did not see any prompt about Sata driver installation on both instances of installations. And I use this PC for many months now. Boot up is never a problem. Only, when booting up, I see some notices about Linux (don't remember exactly).

I guess my question is, will I be able to install/boot successfully if I lacked/skipped the SATA driver installation?

[Poppa_Meth]

If you didn't have the correct drivers on the disk the Windows installer never would have seen the hard drive to begin with. You should be fine.

[blinky88]

I have searched for answers about downgrading to XP from Vista and my understanding is, XP does not support as SATA drives as they were manufactured after XP became redundant , Vista & Windows 7 are the only OS by M$ to have SATA drivers. Has it occurred to you that maybe your PC has PATA drives ?

[Nelson37]

XP pro does not "become" XP home under any circumstances. Linux info does not just "show up". This indicates that these drives had XP home AND Linux installed at one time. Unless you enjoy boot failures, I would strongly recommend delete all partitions, re-create and full format (not the quick version).

As mentioned, XP sp3 does support some SATA drives. If XP installed on your drives, they, or more correctly the controller, is supported. If it wasn't, it wouldn't have installed.

[edong]

Poppa_Meth - That's good news.

blink88 - I'm positive I have SATA drives. I even bought a second SATA drive and and a PCI to SATA controller just to connect it and the SATA Blue-Ray burner.

Nelson37 - I bought this PC kit brand-new without O/S. I installed my old XP Pro in the original drive. Then when I had problem with USB connections, I bought a second SATA drive and made it the primary. I then tried 'Repair' on the original hard drive. Became dual boot with the XP Home on the primary and XP Pro on the slave.



On boot up, it says something 'if you want to install the default Linux Raid driver, do not use OPROM creation operation', whatever that means.


Thanks, guys.

[blinky88]

Hi edong,

You are very lucky, XP Pro does not see the SATA drive in my laptop and the reason for that I've been informed, is in my previous reply. When installing XP Pro on my PC, there is no mention of Linux.

[TBoneit]

Nothing to do with XP Pro or Home. Most likely your laptop has the drive controller set as AHCI in which case you need a floppy, Internal or USB and to make a driver disk, usually available from the makers website. Then when you start to install XP press F6 at the prompt. I just had to do that yesterday for a IBM Workstation that has a Ultra 320 SCSI controller so that XP can see the SCSI hard drive. OTOH it is a 10,000 rpm drive hooked up to a fast controller. The other option is if you can set the controller to ATA mode in the bios. Many Dells have that as an option for example. BTW there are many computers that were sold with SATA drives and Win XP.

[gll99]

Hi edong,

You are very lucky, XP Pro does not see the SATA drive in my laptop and the reason for that I've been informed, is in my previous reply. When installing XP Pro on my PC, there is no mention of Linux.

Other than those reasons already mentioned, there's another possibility to consider. Your PC may only have a Sata I controller. If you use a Sata II drive you have to set the jumper on the drive so it will operate at the slower transfer speed otherwise the system won't recognize it.

btw) If your looking for Sata drivers, the manufacturer of your MB may have the sata controller drivers for your chipset on their site.

[blinky88]

Many thanks to all who responded to my cry for help, appreciated.

Conclusion, I now have XP\3 on the laptop and couldn't be happier. I found Vista a monster and felt I made a big mistake buying a laptop.