Re: Unable to boot XP Pro

Would I still be able to run through the installation without providing
these SATA or controller drivers? This is what confuses me the most, that XP
installs fine, but then craps out after it reboots.

In the event that I can't get the drivers on a floppy, can I provide them
via USB key?

Its a Compaq that is a few years old now, no more than 3 or 4 though I
think. BIOS recognizes hard drive fine.


"John John" <audetweld@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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You probably need to use the F6 method and supply SATA or controller
drivers on a floppy diskette. At the beginning of the setup routine you
need to press F6 when prompted and have the drivers on a diskette. If you
cannot or do not want to use a floppy then you will have to incorporate
(slipstream) the drivers to the installation CD or install from a network
share point.

John

Homer Jay wrote:

I am having a problem getting XP Pro to install............ I format the
HD, the install runs through fine, and then I get a BSOD with an error
telling em remove any newly installed hard drives, or hard drive
controllers. Check your hard drive to make sure it is properly configured
and terminated. Run chkdsk/f to check for hard drive corruption, and then
restart your computer.

The stop code is *** STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF8A80528, 0xC0000034,
0x00000000, 0x00000000)

I have tried different hard drives, different IDE cables, ran Memtest etc
and still cannot get past this screen. Any ideas what is left to try? I
don't have another PC with a floppy drive, so I can't get the HD
manufacturers drive utility, unless I can boot it off a USB
key........... at this point I am stuck, and getting fed up. Any help
greatly appreciated.

Thanks.



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