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Dell Precision 390

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by hilton

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Can't install windows xp 64 bit on new dell precision 390 desktop running windows vista 64 bit. When trying to install windows xp 64 bit setup tells me that theirs a problem with the hard drive. Can someone please help me with this issue.

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by hal 9000

Something like Boot & Nuke available here should do what you need

http://tinyurl.com/4rfur

After you have wiped the HDD by writing zero's to every sector you should be able to load XP though you may have problems finding the right drivers.

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by jamison.hooper

Go into the BIOS and turn off the RAID function. Even if you only have a single drive, turn off the RAID, and XP will work just fine. Don't waste your time writing zeros to the drive..

by fl3625

1. Download the driver from Dell and unzip to floppy. It's the Intel Maxtrix driver
2. boot up with Winxp 64 and Press F6 to install other drivers, then press S
3. You will get a list of drivers to install. Select "Intel 82801GR/GH Sata AHCI Controller"
4. Hit Enter and Enter again to continue Winxp installation.

by fl3625

1. Download the driver from Dell and unzip to floppy. It's the Intel Maxtrix driver
2. boot up with Winxp 64 and Press F6 to install other drivers, then press S
3. You will get a list of drivers to install. Select "Intel 82801GR/GH Sata AHCI Controller"
4. Hit Enter and Enter again to continue Winxp installation.

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