even if it is not advisable somebody must tell me how can i remove vista and install xp as soon as possible
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how can i remove vista and install xp
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dear whs my mavhine is Tohiba EQUIUM L40. I have tried all the listed solutions but i cant escape the ~F3~ thing even if I used Nlite
so please tell me what am gonna do. it has been more than three monthes since I am asking for this question and trying all u said on this site. so I am tired of all of vista
The following is the information about my machine.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation
Product Information
Toshiba Equium L40-17M - Pentium Dual Core T2330 1.6 GHz - 15.4" TFT
Processor
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core T2330 / 1.6 GHz
Multi-Core Technology: Dual-Core
Data Bus Speed: 533 MHz
Chipset Type: Mobile Intel GL960 Express
Cache memory
Type: L2 Cache
Installed Size: 1 MB
Storage controller
Type: Serial ATA / IDE
Serial ATA Interface: Serial ATA-150
Manufacturer's product description
PRODUCT FEATURES: Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T2330
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive 2,048 (1,024 + 1,024) MB DDR2 RAM (667 MHz) 15.4" WXGA TFT display 1,280 x 800
Networking
Networking: Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Operating system / software
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
Rick, I had trouble finding the Equium brand at Toshiba as well. It would seem to be a brand used more in Europe/ME/Africa and not the US. I had to go to Toshiba UK or Toshiba EMEA to find the Equium:
http://uk.computers.toshiba-eu....._ID=146100
@Wondecha, you can find XP drivers at the link above by clicking on "Drivers" in the nav bar.
wondecha,
Although your task appears Simple, it is Complex and (MUST) be done in a step by step manner.
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The Intel Chipset Driver you downloaded is a Combined File supporting many different chipsets.
First we need to determine the (Exact Intel Chipset) which is in Your Machine.
Go here, download and run the this Intel Utility.
http://downloadcenter.intel.co.....8;lang=eng
Then we will EXTRACT the (make boot disk Chipset Intel files) for Your Chipset to include in a XP Slipstream CD which will be able see the Sata HD during the XP install process.
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DO (NOT) DESTROY THE EXISTING VISTA INSTALLATION UNTIL I TELL YOU TO DO SO.
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Please post back with results of running the Intel Chipset Identification Utility.
Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)
wondecha,
Go here and download 32 Bit Floppy Config Utility 8.5.0.1032 8/18/2008
http://downloadcenter.intel.co.....me=Windows
It is located about in the middle of page under Tools, Utilities.
We will EXTRACT the F6 installation files to make a slipstream install CD.
Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)
wondecha,
I'm still here.
Need to attend to some business this morning.
Will post help later in the day.
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EDIT: EXTRACT THE DIVER FILES FROM THE INTEL DOWNLOADED ZIP FILE TO A FOLDER NAMED [SATA ] ON C:\
Below is a picture of EXTRACTED Driver Files that will be needed to be INCLUDED in your Slipstream XP install CD.
Follow the How-To Link instructions for making your bootable XP CD.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto.....tallation/
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL NEW XP SLIPSTREAM CD WITHOUT POSTING BACK FIRST.
Kindest Regards,
Rick P. ♥ :)
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