I need a computer wizard

[Mardur]

I'm trying to install Windows XP Professional on a Gateway DX4720-03. The problem is that the computer uses SATA, which apparently XP doesn't like. I get a BSOD stop code 7B when I try to install Windows.

So my solution was to download the nForce SATAIDE driver (http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_winxp64_15.26.html) and slipstream it into the Windows installation iso using nlite.

The problem is that now instead of going to a BSOD, the Windows installation says this file is not compatible with the x64 operating system. I'm completely perplexed as this is a 64 bit driver.

What do?

[Tommy_Wiseau]

Throw away your current iso and get an xp sp2 iso. Will install without any bullshit slipstreaming required.

[Mardur]

I am using an xp sp2 iso.

[Klendathu]

If you BIOS allows, perhaps you can change your drive to run in IDE mode instead of AHCI or whatever.

[Mardur]

That was the first thing I tried, doesn't look like the BIOS has the option.

Edit: What I don't understand is that when I boot up with Windows and it fails during loading the driver, it says nvgts.sys isn't compatible with x64. But shouldn't the driver be nvgts64?

Edit 2: I found an iso with the SATAIDE driver built-in. If this doesn't work I'm just gonna install Windows 7 I guess. :(

[Klendathu]

If that drive had Vista or 7 on it before, you might need to fdisk the MBR before you throw XP on it.

[Bohab]

Silly question maybe but is your WinXP installation iso a 64bit version?

[Mardur]

It is.

[Casey]

Why Windows xp? I'd like to hear a valid argument.

I used it up until last year, and I'd still rather have a stripped down Win7 build on older machines.

[Bohab]

It is 64 bit, that's intentional.

Yeah of course. Just wanted to confirm the version of XP was 64 bit.


I've installed XP on many SATA hard drives without driver issues. You are sure that model has a NForce motherboard? I can't seem to find that spec when I search the PC model.

[Honest]

Could be your copy of winxp. I've never had an issue with my sata drives. You installing from a disk or a thumb drive?

[Rogean]

Win XP 64 Edition is horrible.. it was never stable.

[Rogean]

Go with Vista or 7.

[Rogean]

http://www.project1999.org/forums/showthread.php?t=20476

[Bohab]

The board in your PC has a NVIDIA GeForce 7100 chipset (MCP73PV). Not an NForce so that driver wouldn't work anyhow.

Frankly I'd go Win7 x64 anyhow... no reason not to IMO.

[Mardur]

Edit 2: I found an iso with the SATAIDE driver built-in. If this doesn't work I'm just gonna install Windows 7 I guess. :(

This BSODs with 7B too, Windows 7 it is!

I figured I'd get better performance with XP.

[Diggles]

Windows 7 works just as well on my 2004 toshiba satellite as it does on my humongoid desktop.

[Scribbles]

buy macbook

[Kabilos]

If your trying to get stability to run a game, run the game in compatibility mode for the version of the operating system that you want.

I have had absolutely no problems running games on 7 with compatibility mode if the game goes goofy.

[Mardur]

So, I installed Windows 7. I've tried a few different video drivers that should all be good but I still can't get 1920x1200 resolution. No audio yet either, I feel like I'm on Linux again.

Hate this shit.

[Diggles]

that's what happens when you pirate son.

[Mardur]

Has nothing to do with pirating.

Edit: Audio's gud. Anyone know why I can't choose 1920x1200 resolution?

http://i55.tinypic.com/fmq6bt.png

[Diggles]

if you have a nvidia can't you just force a custom resolution? that's what i did

[Diggles]

also how did you fix audio because my laptop has that problem

[Mardur]

if you have a nvidia can't you just force a custom resolution? that's what i did

How would you recommend doing this, because I've never had to before.

I tried using Powerstrip to force 1920x1200. When I choose 1920x1200 it just reverts back to 1024x768. When I check to hide resolutions unsupported by the monitor, 1920x1200 isn't available, which is bullshit considering it's the native res of my 24" monitor.

Oh, and the audio wasn't really a problem, besides the drivers on the Gateway website not working. I downloaded the default driver from Realtek.

Edit: Changed VGA cable and 1920x1200 is available. Weird.

[Tommy_Wiseau]

that's what happens when you pirate son.

http://i.imgur.com/2rbBd.jpg

[Diggles]

go into nvidia control panel, change resolution, press customize, create custom resolution

[Mardur]

may want to edit b4 u get bant

[Tommy_Wiseau]

hbb didnt why would i?

[fishingme]

If it doesn't work, try a 32bit windows xp.