Windows XP Pro won't install - Stop Code 0x0000007B

Question

Hello Dell Community, I just bought a Dell OptiPlex 755 MT and I need to do a clean install of Windows XP Professional, the only problem is, is that everytime it attempts to start the setup program, it always throws up a blue screen with the stop code 0x0000007B and I've tried changed the SATA Operation from AHCI to ATA as that is what I have available in the BIOS. I even tried changing the SATA Operation to Legacy but that doesn't work. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this? Thank you.

ChongJiahao · Answer

It happens because your the BIOS of your newer machine is set to AHCI mode and your drive is missing the AHCI drivers

MasterTechnology507 · Answer

@ChongJiahao​ How do I get the AHCI Drivers for my PC and onto Windows XP's Installation Setup?

bradthetechnut · Answer

@MasterTechnology507​  Go with redxps post first.  And read this:  Dell OptiPlex 755 - XP Install Dell Community

MasterTechnology507 · Answer

@bradthetechnut​ I will look into that. Thank you. 😊

bradthetechnut · Answer

You're welcome.  I see redxps deleted post.  Hopefully you have everything you need in the link I gave. And of course, please let me/us know how it goes.

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