• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Machine runs Windows 7, BSOD on XP?

J

janas19

Platinum Member
I have an HP Media Center I want to restore to stock and sell. That means Windows XP, Media Center Edition (MCE) - which I've been told, is essentially XP Pro with a minor addition.

Problem is, I lost the original recovery discs. So I'm trying to build an ISO for MCE using the MCE disks for a DIFFERENT PC.

It goes like this: Installer recognizes hard disk drive and completes the text installer. Reboots, then goes to the GUI installer. GUI installer recognizes the CD Key, installs the drivers, and configures the settings, then reboots again. As soon as the machine tries to load XP, I get a BSOD. Less than a second after XP starts. After that is endless rebooting and BSODs.

I've tried entering in Safe Mode - same results.

This same computer runs Windows 7 flawlessly. I'm pretty sure this HAS to be the drivers. Am I right, or what is going on here? 😕
 
Last edited:
janas19 said:
So I'm trying to build an ISO for MCE using the MCE disks for a DIFFERENT PC.
Click to expand...

this is pretty much the problem if its a restore cd for a different machine. Im surprised that it did get that far. its probably loading a different hard drive controller driver and that is whats causing the bsod


it it for a different brand? ie cant use dell on hp, or same model as the hp you have?

you could try at boot hit f8 and disable automatic reboot and see what error it gives on the bluescreen
 
Dahak said:
this is pretty much the problem if its a restore cd for a different machine. Im surprised that it did get that far. its probably loading a different hard drive controller driver and that is whats causing the bsod


it it for a different brand? ie cant use dell on hp, or same model as the hp you have?

you could try at boot hit f8 and disable automatic reboot and see what error it gives on the bluescreen
Click to expand...

Wow that's super helpful to me, thanks. Now I can check the exact BSOD error. I'm computer savvy but I'm just learning all this repair stuff. 😱

To answer your questions: I'm NOT sure what computer the original disc is for. However I'm thinking the HDD is correct because I had to modify the setup files to allow for an install on a SATA drive. Originally Windows XP doesn't install on a SATA unless you load the drivers off the floppy, and I followed the Tacktech guide to modify the setup for a slipstreamed SATA install.

So I think the hd driver is correct.

New question since you seem knowledgeable on this subject 😀. I need to access the Recovery Console. Do you know what setup files are required for this? Ideally I want to avoid using the floppy.

Thank you.
 
janas19 said:
I'm computer savvy but I'm just learning all this repair stuff. 😱 ... Originally Windows XP doesn't install on a SATA unless you load the drivers off the floppy
Click to expand...

Here is a tidbit for you then. The drive itself doesn't matter, the hard drive controller is the part the needs the drivers. And, not all sata controllers need the floppy install method. I have installed XP on sata drives that both did and did not need the controller driver.

I am glad Microsoft streamlined this process, starting with Vista.
 
ketchup79 said:
Here is a tidbit for you then. The drive itself doesn't matter, the hard drive controller is the part the needs the drivers. And, not all sata controllers need the floppy install method. I have installed XP on sata drives that both did and did not need the controller driver.

I am glad Microsoft streamlined this process, starting with Vista.
Click to expand...


That's a good tip. Thank you.

So, riddle me this: if I have a SATA port, and also an IDE port, is the hard drive controller located on the SATA controller or the IDE controller? Because, it seems like you could connect a hard drive to either port. Do both SATA and IDE ports have individual hard drive controllers?
 
Edit: I just figured out the answer and how stupid the question was 😱. The controller is on whichever interface (sata or ide) you connect the drive too duh. Just like the guy above told me 😱
 
janas19 said:
That's a good tip. Thank you.

So, riddle me this: if I have a SATA port, and also an IDE port, is the hard drive controller located on the SATA controller or the IDE controller? Because, it seems like you could connect a hard drive to either port. Do both SATA and IDE ports have individual hard drive controllers?
Click to expand...

Glad you got it figured out. Unfortunately the answer to that question isn't as simple as one controller for IDE and one for SATA. Many times, boards have a couple SATA ports on the same controller as the IDE port(s), then another controller for additional SATA ports. Looking up the motherboard manual on the board manufacturer's website should tell you how it is set up. It's probably an Asus. Generally the SATA ports on the main controller are your best bet in situations like this.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top