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Old March 22nd 18, 05:40 PM posted to alt.comp.hardware
Paul[_28_]
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news://news.aioe.org wrote:
yeh, thanks Paul.

You have been the closest with a solution so far!! I can tell you are
probably over 40 ))

The issue was as follows:
Compaq Presarios use a proprietary SATA adaptor. XP did not ship with this
driver included on the install CD... hence the BSOD. It could not see the
drive.

I have managed to find a 'slipstreamed' XP install ISO file on the net that
has had these drivers added. I burned the ISO to DVD, powered up and it
installed FIRSZT SHOT!!

Thanks for your time
Regards
Peter Butler
Johannesburg, SA


I'm past my "best before date", yes.

And you're way ahead on me, by finding your solution that quickly.

Paul