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November 16th, 2009 22:00
Win XP install on Mini 9 (with Ubuntu) causes blue screen with Stop error message
I have an Inspiron Mini 9 with Ubuntu installed (as purchased). I need to switch to Win XP. I have imaged the Ubuntu system so I can put it back at a later date. When I try to install Win XP I get a blue screen with a Stop error message. My Mini 9 has a 32GB SSD installed. Am I out of storage space? Do I have to uninstall Ubuntu somehow before I can install Win XP? I can do without the Ubuntu for now, but I really need to get XP going on this baby. The XP install CD is my own so I know it is good. Is it possible a driver for the SSD needs to be installed during XP installation (e.g., when XP Install asks for SCSI and RAID drivers)? Also, once XP is installed, can the Dell Mini 9 drivers be installed onto a USB flash drive and installed from there?
Thanks for any help here.
Jeff
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November 17th, 2009 05:00
As I see it you have 2 options. You need to F6 install the sata drivers either through a floppy installation or slipstream your xp installation with the drivers already inserted into the slipstreamed cd. I don't think you can access the usb drive to install the drivers if booting straight from the W cd and using F6 install. Good Luck...
jsafire
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November 17th, 2009 15:00
I don't have a floppy drive on the Mini 9.
So the hard disk in the Mini 9 has a SATA interface?
Exactly *how* would I "slipstream" the drivers into the XP Install CD? (What does 'slipstream' mean?)
thanks,
jeff