Anyone know how to do this?

trader122 · Posted: 05 Oct 2010 04:30 pm Post subject: Anyone know how to do this?

i have acer am3910

it has window 7 installed i want window xp on it

is that possible?

Atm my solution is buying a new harddrive cuz everytime i try to boot the xp disc it wont let me

thnx

Myoga- · Posted: 05 Oct 2010 05:43 pm Post subject:

Turn your computer on and hit F8 constantly with the XP disc in the drive, then select the disk drive to boot from.

Once its loaded accept everything, delete the partition, install clean, also you haven't PM'd me back with what version you need a key for.

trader122 · Posted: 05 Oct 2010 06:06 pm Post subject:

no bro it wont let me

i tried my primary boot device is cd/dvd

Deranged · Posted: 17 Oct 2010 05:49 am Post subject:

Have you tried turning your computer off and on again?

the_pillo · Posted: 18 Oct 2010 04:58 pm Post subject:

sometimes if they restart instal doesnt work, if you insert the disk while the computer is on and vista is loaded you can get it to reformat and instal xp, give it a try.

P.S. companies need to start sending out the windows disk instead of doing the bullshit partition thing. (personal note)

exquisite · Posted: 18 Oct 2010 05:04 pm Post subject:

the case might be that you need the sata ahci drivers for the hdd, and the are not included in the xp installation disk

so what you have to do is to put the drivers onto a diskette and press F6 if im not wrong, in the beginning of the installation and install them

if you dont have a diskette station you have to merge the drivers into your xp install disc by burning a new one, this is kinda difficult though

Myoga- · Posted: 18 Oct 2010 07:23 pm Post subject:

Ipad · Posted: 23 Oct 2010 07:58 pm Post subject:

delete system32

solves all your problems.

FisherMan · Posted: 30 Oct 2010 05:09 pm Post subject:

you should google it

Spawn_2_extreme · Posted: 26 Dec 2010 09:40 pm Post subject:

Do you know how to enter the bios? Some computers might allow for boot options at startup, by usually hitting the f11 or f12 keys. To access the bios try, f1 or f2 or delete keys.

If your positive that the cdrom is your 1st boot device, then try the xp cd in another machine and see if it boots.

if your able to get into the installation, and the XP installation is not able to find your hard-drive. You might need to create a floppy or CD/USB via your motherboard cd, that contains the drivers.

Ti · Posted: 26 Dec 2010 11:49 pm Post subject:

just reformat. e-z takes a day atleast 2 redl your stuff if u have alot

sumixa · Posted: 13 Sep 2011 07:48 am Post subject:

In order to not make it complicated, just buy another 2.5" hard disk for Windows XP and install it there and then change the old one which you can use as flash drive with 2.5" pocket.