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August 23rd, 2014 04:00

Win XP on Inspiron 15 3542

Hello,

I am trying to install WinXP on my newly bought Inspiron 15 3542 but the setup process can't start. I get BSOD every time i try to install it. I tried implementing SATA driver from the drivers section -

Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver View details
Serial-ATA_Driver_NX86M_WN_12.8.2.1000_A00.EXE | Update Package for Microsoft® Windows® (23 MB)
Serial ATA |
Release date 4/11/2014
| Last Updated 5/2/2014
| Recommended

Version 12.8.2.1000,A00

into Windows XP installation, but this doesn't help. I think this driver is for W7 or higher. I wanted to change the SATA interface from AHCI to ATA in bios but there is nothing to select, only AHCI mode is present. Can you tell me where can I find a SATA driver that will work for AHCI mode to install WinXP on this model of laptop.

Thank you.

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August 23rd, 2014 04:00

ur problem is win xp! what u are doing man?

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August 23rd, 2014 18:00

If you have to use Windows XP, install it as a Virtual machine using VMWare player. The hardware was released after XP reached end of life and you'll have issues installing it otherwise.

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October 9th, 2014 00:00

I have a dell 3542 by the way

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October 9th, 2014 00:00

 you need to do the following, I just got this working like a CHAMP!!

 download a program called n-lite, your going to have to add the drivers to your windows XP files with this program.

   Here is a tutorial that I followed -

http://www.win-raid.com/t22f23-Integration-of-Intels-AHCI-RAID-drivers-into-a-Windows-XP-W-k-W-k-CD.html

 

April 15th, 2015 08:00

Hi,

i have same problem with my laptop and kindly help me out to get out from this..

September 14th, 2016 15:00

search for XP.Black.E.Santos.iso i instaled it  in this device it's has sata drivers

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