Satellite A300D - 17 M - Downgrade from Vista to Windows XP Home edition

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• Downgrading from Vista to Windows XP Home in Satellite P200-16 b

  Hi people!

  I wonder if someone has already tried to downgrade from Windows Vista to Windows XP. I have a Satellite P200-16 b.
  I was check in the support Web site and I found most of the pilots it but I think not all.

  Please post your comments here.
  Thank you
  E

  Hello

  I used the search option and found many threads on the downgrade from Vista to XP on Satellite P200 PSPB0E

  All Toshiba drivers are published on the European driver Toshiba page.
  Of course, you won't find additional software and programs like WinDVD, etc. insofar as these software are only a part of the Toshiba recovery image and as I guess are not to free them.

  An important note; you need to install XP drivers as mentioned in the installation instructions txt file. This doc is also found on the Toshiba driver page!

  Then you should not get any trouble of installation.

  Best regards and happy new year 2008 :D

• Can I downgrade my Satellite P300-1GN from Vista to Windows XP Home edition?

  I bought a Toshiba Satellite P300-1GN with preinstalled Windows Vista Home Premium (PL) on this subject.
  Given that some of the th sotware I use only works on XP I have to install XP on my laptop.

  This laptop works with XP?
  Is it necessary to have any special disc or can I install from an ordinary copy XP (boxed version) are all the drivers available?
  Any tips how to perform the downgrade?

  Help, please.

  You can install WXP on your model of laptop. It's Windows XP Home supported and you can find all the necessary drivers WXP, tools and utilities on Toshiba support download page - http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com

  For Windows XP Home edition, you can use disk Microsoft facilities.
  On this forum, you can find hundreds discussions on installing WXP on Satellite A300/P300 with instructions specific to how to proceed. Therefore, use the advanced search option and read a little what others have written about it.

  If you still need assistance please let us know.

• Change operating system from Vista to Windows XP Home on my Satellite A200

  I want to change my OS from Vista to Windows XP Home on my Satellite A200... once I downloaded the complete drivers compatible with XP I updated my version of BIOS to be compatible, then when I started the formatting procedure I've countered a problem when I want to choose the format of the hard drive... which is "no hard drive drivers were found.

  If anyone can help please :) Thank you.

  Hello

  The problem is that you must install the SATA driver (among others) in the XP operating system!
  You will use the FDD USB external (floppy) drive or you will create a new Win XP CD using the freeware tool called nLite (google for nLite get details).

  In addition, after the installation of the SATA driver you shouldn't t format the HARD drive because it would wipe out the SATA driver and the HARD drive will not be recognized!

  Best regards

• TS-l663b cd/dvd "device cannot start code 10" after uppgrade from vista to windows 7 home

  Compaq CQ60-216DX

  Hi, I've updated from Vista to Windows 7 Home, and now the CD player is missing and displays an error code "10" DEVICE cannot NOT START, under Device Manager.

  Looked for the drivers updated on the HP Support, there is none for CD player.

  Cannot back driver, grayed out.

  Restore opportunity to go back 2 months and still no progress. Installed software recently withdrawn from the HP (C5280) printer as well.

  Immediately after the upgrade, the CD player worked fine. Same load of music in iTunes.

  I am at a loss. Any ideas?

  Thank you

  Fabe

  Paul, thanks for the quick response!

  Although the tool automated fix - It did not tour, the link you provided, was told in the right direction.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314060#win7fix

  It seems that it is a well known problem of incompatibility between the TS-L663B with the Windows 7 upgrade.

  I just had to read the Let Me Fix It Myself solution because that relates to Windows7 and change the registry.

  Thanks again,

  Problem SOLVED!

• Satellite L355-S7907 - how downgrade from Vista to XP?

  Hello

  I recently bought the Satellite L355-S7907 and do not like Vista I want to run Windows XP Service Pack 2 on it. Now I tried several methods, first start XP from CD, it loads for a few minutes then I get the blue screen of death, by saying that I should run ' CHKDISK F.
  I ran check disk and my my hard drive is fine.

  The other method I've tried is partition my hard drive then when Vista is on trying to install XP on the new partition. Vista allows me to install on a partition, because "Windows on your computer is newer than the version on CD.

  What should I do here? I don't like Vista and I'd love to have XP working on this laptop.

  Any help much appreciated

  J.B

  Hello

  Downgrade from Vista to XP isn t possible. Therefore, you must make a clean and new Windows XP installation. You wrote that you get a BSOD if you start from XP disc, what code BSOD is it exactly?

  I guess you only need drivers SATA to install XP. Have you installed them?
  In addition I recommend read the discussions here in the forum about it. You'll have hundreds of them! ;)

• Satellite A200: Possibility to downgrade from Vista to XP?

  Hello!

  Is it possible to downgrade from vista to XP? I can't find driver of HARD drive for it. Can you help me?

  Hello!

  It is not possible to downgrade from Vista to XP.
  If you want XP you have to pay for it and have to insatall it instead of Vista.

  Toshiba drivers, you will get:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-online decision-making supported Downloads & => Download drivers

  Good bye

• HP DV5 - 1235dx Downgrade from Vista to Windows XP start up problem

  Hi, I tried to downgrade from vista to XP and restarting the laptop after copying all the files from the XP CD, appears "Error loading operating system".

  After that I tried to restart my laptop and it freezes at the first screen which appears 'HP, press ESC to load BIOS' and I couldn t be able to access the BIOS.

  I Don t know what I can do! Please I need help.

  I tested my laptop computer with another HD and started normally but when I put my HD didn t do anything. I think the BIOS that my HD had a problem so I can´t use it.

  The specifications of my laptop are:

  Product number NB163UA #ABA

  Microprocessor 2.00 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400

  Microprocessor Cache 2 MB L2 Cache

  Memory 4096 MB

  Memory max 8192 MB

  Video Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD

  Video memory Up to 1759 MB

  Hard drive 320 GB (5400 RPM) Western Digital (I bought a new)

  Multimedia player LightScribe SuperMulti 8 X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

  Display screen 15.4 "diagonal WXGA high-definition HP BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800) screen

  Fax/Modem Modem 56 k high speed

  Network card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN

  Wireless connectivity

  • 802. 11 b / g WLAN

  Sound Altec Lansing speakers

  Keyboard 101-key compatible

  Pointing device Press the button with On / Off button and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad

  PC Card Slots 1 ExpressCard/54 Card Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)

  External ports

  • 5-in-1 Integrated Digital Media Reader for cards Secure Digital, MultiMedia Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture Card
  • 4 universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0, 4th port shared with eSATA
  • 2 headphone
  • 1 microphone input
  • HDMI
  • 1 VGA (15-pin)
  • eSATA + USB 2.0
  • 1 RJ-11 (modem)
  • 1 RJ - 45 (LAN)
  • expansion port for computer 1 cell 3
  • 1 consumer IR (remote receiver)

  Size 14,05 "(L) x 10.2" (D) x 1.37 "(min H) / 1.65" (maximum H)

  Weight 5.83Ibs

  Security

  • Location of Kensington MicroSaver lock
  • Turn on the password
  • Accepts 3rd party locking safety devices
  Power
  • 65W AC adapter
  • 12-cell Lithium-Ion battery

  What is in the box of

  HP Mobile remote control
  
  HP Webcam with integrated microphone

  Hi Daniel,.

  I tested my HARD drive in the other laptop and it starts normally, I did format and then I put in my laptop. I tried to install XP and everything was successful. I could install XP. I am very happy and I did not buy a new HARD drive.

  You are awesome!

  My problem was solved!

• Pavilion a6207c: upgrade from vista to windows 7 Home premium

  I want to move from vista to windows edition Home premium, but I'm told that I need to know if my computer can actually support windows 7. Can someone tell me how can I tell if my computer is able to be upgraded to windows 7? I have a pavilion of hp with a 32-bit operating system, the model number is a6207c. Thank you

  Run the Advisor to upgrade Windows 7 from here:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-Vista-to-Windows-7#T1=tab01

• Trouble trying to change from Windows Vista to Windows XP Home Edition.

  I have Windows Vista on my desktop.  I don't like it and I try to install Windows XP Home Edition.  I was able to get support.  When I insert the disk and select "run setup.exe" a "User Account Control" screen will appear (I've tried everything I know to disable this function, but also any virus protection software, but I didn't get it.  After I selected "Allow" on the selection of the user the "Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP" screen arrives, but the "Install Windows XP" option is not highlighted, so I can't select it.  Please notify.

  You can boot from the XP CD and do a clean install.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/978307

  You should also check that you can get the XP drivers for the computer. If this isn't the case, you're stuck with Vista or Windows 7.

• Upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 Home Premium Enterprise?

  I think my laptop at home has Windows Vista Business edition (I'll have to double check when I get home). I was wondering if I could buy the upgrade from Vista business to Windows 7 Home Premium edition. I don't need all the stuff that comes with Windows 7 Professional, but I don't know if I am limited to just Windows 7 professional since I'm upgrading to Vista professional. Windows 7 Home Edition Premium is a notch down from Windows 7 Professional, so I was wondering if it is possible to do. Or I'm stuck after you buy the full version of Windows 7 Home Premium for the SB $ 199.99 upgrade $ 119.99.

  Then I can buy just the Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium, Version upgrade and just do a custom installation? The instructions are fairly easy to follow? The only upgrade I've ever done is when I got my laptop from XP to Vista, (it came with XP installed and they gave me a CD to upgrade to Vista if I wanted to).

  Yes, its simple, simply start your desktop of Windows Vista professional, insert the Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade DVD, click install now. When the menu appears, select custom (advanced option) to a clean install procedure.
  Andre Da Costa http://adacosta.spaces.live.com http://www.activewin.com

• Satellite Pro A200 - 1 MI - no sound in Windows XP Home edition

  I spent from Vista to XP and after that I have no sound, I have installed the audio drivers from the official site driver Toshiba and still nothing. Also tried this one: http://www.programs.pl/program, 739, 1.html.

  Someone at - there a sollution to this problem?

  I have exactly the same problem. Recently bought a satellite Pro A200 PSAE7 and decided to Downgrade from Vista to XP Pro and now have no sound and wireless. Downloaded the drivers from the Tosh Site but still does not. Have looked everywhere. Starting to do my head in now.

• X satellite L40-12: need of Modem driver for Windows XP Home edition

  I need downgrading to Windows XP Home edition to my new Satellite L40 - 12 X. For now, Toshiba does not provide driver Windows XP Home edition for my laptop, exept for Atheros Wi - Fi.

  So I found the drivers for each device directly from the only supplier site except for the modem of Toshiba. Vista driver does not work and the list of devices in its .inf file tells that the chipset is Agere.

  On the site of agere, I have not found what I need... anyone can help me?
  Thank you

  Massimo

  I had the same problem on my L40 - 13G. Before installing drivers, you must download and install patch KB888111 and KB835221 for Windows XP. And try to install the XP of satellite L30 drivers (if you have modem with toshiba chipset) or L100 (if you have chipset connexant).
  P.S. sorry but my English is not good - but I hope you understand me :-)

• On Satellite A200 (PSAE6E) FN key works only with Windows XP Home edition

  Hello

  I just get my Toshiba Satellite A200-2BH, (PSAE6E), included with windows Vista. I'm not comfortable with that OS so I formatted the hard drive and install win XP pro SP3 all seem to be fine with the driver downloaded from driver support Toshiba on the line, but the FN key do not work in certain combinations, for example:
  FN + F5 or + F6 or + F7 do not work
  someone say online in this forum that I should install updated BIOS, but this note on the Toshiba support website me resist:

  * "This Bios update adds functionality to your system *."
  * This Bios is NOT compatible for notebook computers equipped with Windows Vista! "*

  What should I do?
  My current setup is:
  Satellite A200 PSAE6E with WXP PRO SP3 with the FN key does not
  Should I install this update to fix this problem?

  Please help me with the path I should follow
  Thank you very much

  FN feature under Windows XP Home edition is supported with the latest version of the BIOS update. So don't be afraid. Download the right BIOS update and update Windows XP Home edition.
  Before start you BIOS updated to close all running applications and make sure that the laptop is connected to the power supply do not do this with battery power!

• Satellite U300 - peripheral unknown after the installation of Windows XP Home edition

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba Satellite U300 - 14Q (model PSU30E). I installed XP, but there are 2 unknown devices:

  -Memoria Controladora PCI - in English: PCI memory controller (I guess...)
  -Device present-day - English: unknown device.

  I installed all the drivers of Toshiba and Microsoft. What are the missing driver?

  Greetings from the Spain.

  Hello

  -Module PCI Memory Controller Missing Robson, that it is not available for Windows XP Home edition and it will always appear in the Device Manager. It should not bother you at all.
  -Unknown device, I'm afraid that you forgot something. I don't know what, but it can be map or maybe utility password drive controller.

  Please make sure that you have installed stuff all listed according to document Instructions of facilities. The order of the facilities is also very important.