how install xp in hp pavilion dv2000

Clarifications

You can start with this page.

http://search.hp.com/query.html?lang=en&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&qt=dv2000&la=en&cc=us

Second you need to know the exact dv2000 series model that you have. Go to that exact model in the list.

Third, you need to know or find out which components (vendors) exactly you have installed as most models came with a few different hardware setups.

Fourth, as long as the XP installation cd you have can read your hard drive you should be able to install XP.

Fifth, install the appropriate drivers for the different devices on your computer and everything should work ok. This shouldn't be a huge issue because it seems like your machine is native to XP and HP has all of the drivers on thier web site.

Good Luck!

You have to enable Legacy Drive in BIOS Setup. I?m not sure about HP Dv2000,
But Legacy Enabling is available in HP Presario V6000.
Go to BIOS Setup and in System Configuration
SATA Native Support

Disabling SATA Native Support May be necessary When a Legacy OS, Such as win2000 and Win9x is used.
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