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Hijosdelongi

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    Can't Install WinXP
    « on: November 14, 2009, 05:40:36 AM »
    Hello Guys!

    I would like to ask an addition question with regards to "Can't Install WinXP". I have a HP laptop, Vista OS, with FUJITSU MHZ2160BH G2 Hard Disk and I want to change the OS to XP Pro but it wont let me do it, I was able to load the Disk, was able to Boot the Disk but when it was checking its components, there was some kinda error and I dont know whats the error about, its something like some components are missing or need to install something... I'm Hoping you guys can help me, Thank you so much!

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    Re: Can't Install WinXP
    « Reply #1 on: November 14, 2009, 05:51:54 AM »
    Congratulations, you got it.  :)

    Is this a brand new laptop that came pre-loaded with Vista?
    You may not be able to use XP.  If there are no XP drivers for your hardware it won't install or run.
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      Re: Can't Install WinXP
      « Reply #2 on: November 14, 2009, 05:58:57 AM »
      Yes this is pre-loaded with Vista OS.

      Whats the reason why i cant install XP on this?

      Yes I have all the drivers for laptop.

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      Re: Can't Install WinXP
      « Reply #3 on: November 14, 2009, 06:03:13 AM »
      What is the exact message you get?

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        Re: Can't Install WinXP
        « Reply #4 on: November 14, 2009, 06:16:33 AM »
        My Bad, I forgot to copy the error message, i'll get back to you guys as soon as i copy the error message.

        Thank you so much!