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Since: Feb 07, 2008
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:45 pm
Post subject: Why I can't run XP on my new PC??
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Just purchased a Gateway FX7020 with Vista Home Premium. I've downgraded
to XP Pro and now I can't connect my internet.
Here's the specs:
Computer:
Computer Type ACPI x86-based PC
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
OS Service Pack [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Internet Explorer 7.0.6000.16575
DirectX DirectX 10.0
Logon Domain [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Date / Time 2008-01-30 / 21:41
Motherboard:
CPU Type QuadCore AMD Phenom, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200)
Motherboard Name Unknown
Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx, AMD K10
System Memory [ TRIAL VERSION ]
BIOS Type Award (11/26/07)
Display:
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)
3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] (M0T7870R00976)
Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Realtek ALC888/S/T @ nVIDIA MCP61 - High Definition Audio
Controller
Storage:
IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
Storage Controller Microsoft iSCSI Initiator
Disk Drive IOI-CFC
Disk Drive IOI-MMC
Disk Drive IOI-MSC
Disk Drive IOI-SMC
Disk Drive SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Device (486 MB, USB)
Disk Drive WDC WD50 00AAKS-22YGA SCSI Disk Device (465 GB)
Optical Drive Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A ATA Device (DVD+R9:8x, DVD-R9:8x,
DVD+RW:18x/8x, DVD-RW:18x/6x, DVD-RAM:12x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x
DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM)
SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown
Network:
Primary IP Address [ TRIAL VERSION ]
Primary MAC Address 00-1E-90-6F-8A-84
Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (172. [ TRIAL
VERSION ])??
Modem PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
Peripherals:
Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
Printer Send To OneNote 2007
Infrared Controller eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)
Infrared Controller Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver
USB1 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - OHCI USB 1.1 Controller
USB2 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller
USB Device eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)
USB Device USB Human Interface Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
DMI:
DMI BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD
DMI BIOS Version 6.00 PG
DMI System Manufacturer Gateway
DMI System Product FX7020
DMI System Version Unknow
DMI System Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI System UUID [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Motherboard Manufacturer ECS
DMI Motherboard Product MCP61PM-GM
DMI Motherboard Version 2.1
DMI Motherboard Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Manufacturer Gateway
DMI Chassis Version Unknow
DMI Chassis Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]
DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case
DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets 4 / 0
What could be wrong? My guess is the network adapter that came with it
does not have support for XP. Am I wrong?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:05 pm
Post subject: Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Marooned wrote:
> Just purchased a Gateway FX7020 with Vista Home Premium. I've downgraded
> to XP Pro and now I can't connect my internet.
> Here's the specs:
(major snippage)
> Network:
> Primary IP Address [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> Primary MAC Address 00-1E-90-6F-8A-84
> Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (172. [ TRIAL
> VERSION ])??
> What could be wrong? My guess is the network adapter that came with it
> does not have support for XP. Am I wrong?
You should have researched driver availability first. There are no XP
drivers for this computer:
http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/search.asp?st=pn¶m=1015005R
It is possible that you could put in a PCI network adapter and have it
work if all of your other hardware is OK. However, if you are having
other difficulties (USB issues, power issues, etc.) then the smartest
thing to do is restore your computer to factory condition and either
live with Vista or return the machine to the store and buy one running
the operating system you want (XP).
Malke
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Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:22 pm
Post subject: Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Have you checked Device Manager to see what devices don't have
drivers?
Get the drivers directly from the manufacturers of the interfaces.
<http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_nf4_winxp32_8.26_11.09.html>
<http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false>
On Thu, 7 Feb 2008 14:45:58 -0600, Marooned
<Marooned.34fpqx.DeleteThis@no.email.invalid> wrote:
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>Just purchased a Gateway FX7020 with Vista Home Premium. I've downgraded
>to XP Pro and now I can't connect my internet.
>Here's the specs:
>
>Computer:
>Computer Type ACPI x86-based PC
>Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
>OS Service Pack [ TRIAL VERSION ]
>Internet Explorer 7.0.6000.16575
>DirectX DirectX 10.0
>Logon Domain [ TRIAL VERSION ]
>Date / Time 2008-01-30 / 21:41
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>Motherboard:
>CPU Type QuadCore AMD Phenom, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200)
>Motherboard Name Unknown
>Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx, AMD K10
>System Memory [ TRIAL VERSION ]
>BIOS Type Award (11/26/07)
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>Display:
>Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)
>Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)
>3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
>Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] (M0T7870R00976)
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>Multimedia:
>Audio Adapter Realtek ALC888/S/T @ nVIDIA MCP61 - High Definition Audio
>Controller
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>Storage:
>IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
>IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
>IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
>Storage Controller Microsoft iSCSI Initiator
>Disk Drive IOI-CFC
>Disk Drive IOI-MMC
>Disk Drive IOI-MSC
>Disk Drive IOI-SMC
>Disk Drive SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Device (486 MB, USB)
>Disk Drive WDC WD50 00AAKS-22YGA SCSI Disk Device (465 GB)
>Optical Drive Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A ATA Device (DVD+R9:8x, DVD-R9:8x,
>DVD+RW:18x/8x, DVD-RW:18x/6x, DVD-RAM:12x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x
>DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM)
>SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown
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>Network:
>Primary IP Address [ TRIAL VERSION ]
>Primary MAC Address 00-1E-90-6F-8A-84
>Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (172. [ TRIAL
>VERSION ])??
>Modem PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
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>Peripherals:
>Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
>Printer Send To OneNote 2007
>Infrared Controller eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)
>Infrared Controller Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver
>USB1 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - OHCI USB 1.1 Controller
>USB2 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller
>USB Device eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)
>USB Device USB Human Interface Device
>USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
>USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
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>DMI:
>DMI BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD
>DMI BIOS Version 6.00 PG
>DMI System Manufacturer Gateway
>DMI System Product FX7020
>DMI System Version Unknow
>DMI System Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
>DMI System UUID [ TRIAL VERSION ]
>DMI Motherboard Manufacturer ECS
>DMI Motherboard Product MCP61PM-GM
>DMI Motherboard Version 2.1
>DMI Motherboard Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
>DMI Chassis Manufacturer Gateway
>DMI Chassis Version Unknow
>DMI Chassis Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
>DMI Chassis Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]
>DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case
>DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets 4 / 0
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>What could be wrong? My guess is the network adapter that came with it
>does not have support for XP. Am I wrong?
>
>Thanks in advance.
> >> Stay informed about: Why I can't run XP on my new PC?? |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:25 pm
Post subject: Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 12:12 am
Post subject: Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Did Gateway have any winxp chipset drivers & Lan on their site for this
mobo?
If not & unless you can identify the specific mobo, & it may be a gateway
specific one, you run the risk of having an unstable PC
If you can disable the onboard Lan in the bios you would be able to fit a
card
"Marooned" <Marooned.34fpqx RemoveThis @no.email.invalid> wrote in message
news:Marooned.34fpqx@no.email.invalid...
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> Just purchased a Gateway FX7020 with Vista Home Premium. I've downgraded
> to XP Pro and now I can't connect my internet.
> Here's the specs:
>
> Computer:
> Computer Type ACPI x86-based PC
> Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
> OS Service Pack [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> Internet Explorer 7.0.6000.16575
> DirectX DirectX 10.0
> Logon Domain [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> Date / Time 2008-01-30 / 21:41
>
> Motherboard:
> CPU Type QuadCore AMD Phenom, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200)
> Motherboard Name Unknown
> Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx, AMD K10
> System Memory [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> BIOS Type Award (11/26/07)
>
> Display:
> Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)
> Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)
> 3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
> Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] (M0T7870R00976)
>
> Multimedia:
> Audio Adapter Realtek ALC888/S/T @ nVIDIA MCP61 - High Definition Audio
> Controller
>
> Storage:
> IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
> IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
> IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
> Storage Controller Microsoft iSCSI Initiator
> Disk Drive IOI-CFC
> Disk Drive IOI-MMC
> Disk Drive IOI-MSC
> Disk Drive IOI-SMC
> Disk Drive SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Device (486 MB, USB)
> Disk Drive WDC WD50 00AAKS-22YGA SCSI Disk Device (465 GB)
> Optical Drive Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A ATA Device (DVD+R9:8x, DVD-R9:8x,
> DVD+RW:18x/8x, DVD-RW:18x/6x, DVD-RAM:12x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x
> DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM)
> SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown
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> Network:
> Primary IP Address [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> Primary MAC Address 00-1E-90-6F-8A-84
> Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (172. [ TRIAL
> VERSION ])??
> Modem PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
>
> Peripherals:
> Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
> Printer Send To OneNote 2007
> Infrared Controller eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)
> Infrared Controller Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver
> USB1 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - OHCI USB 1.1 Controller
> USB2 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller
> USB Device eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)
> USB Device USB Human Interface Device
> USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
> USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
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> DMI:
> DMI BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD
> DMI BIOS Version 6.00 PG
> DMI System Manufacturer Gateway
> DMI System Product FX7020
> DMI System Version Unknow
> DMI System Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> DMI System UUID [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> DMI Motherboard Manufacturer ECS
> DMI Motherboard Product MCP61PM-GM
> DMI Motherboard Version 2.1
> DMI Motherboard Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> DMI Chassis Manufacturer Gateway
> DMI Chassis Version Unknow
> DMI Chassis Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> DMI Chassis Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case
> DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets 4 / 0
>
> What could be wrong? My guess is the network adapter that came with it
> does not have support for XP. Am I wrong?
>
> Thanks in advance.
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> >> Stay informed about: Why I can't run XP on my new PC?? |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:23 am
Post subject: Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Marooned" <Marooned.34fpqx.TakeThisOut@no.email.invalid> wrote in message
news:Marooned.34fpqx@no.email.invalid...
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> Just purchased a Gateway FX7020 with Vista Home Premium. I've downgraded
> to XP Pro and now I can't connect my internet.
> Here's the specs:
>
> Computer:
> Computer Type ACPI x86-based PC
> Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
> OS Service Pack [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> Internet Explorer 7.0.6000.16575
> DirectX DirectX 10.0
> Logon Domain [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> Date / Time 2008-01-30 / 21:41
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> Motherboard:
> CPU Type QuadCore AMD Phenom, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200)
> Motherboard Name Unknown
> Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx, AMD K10
> System Memory [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> BIOS Type Award (11/26/07)
>
> Display:
> Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)
> Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (512 MB)
> 3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
> Monitor Generic PnP Monitor [NoDB] (M0T7870R00976)
>
> Multimedia:
> Audio Adapter Realtek ALC888/S/T @ nVIDIA MCP61 - High Definition Audio
> Controller
>
> Storage:
> IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
> IDE Controller NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
> IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
> Storage Controller Microsoft iSCSI Initiator
> Disk Drive IOI-CFC
> Disk Drive IOI-MMC
> Disk Drive IOI-MSC
> Disk Drive IOI-SMC
> Disk Drive SanDisk Cruzer Micro USB Device (486 MB, USB)
> Disk Drive WDC WD50 00AAKS-22YGA SCSI Disk Device (465 GB)
> Optical Drive Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A ATA Device (DVD+R9:8x, DVD-R9:8x,
> DVD+RW:18x/8x, DVD-RW:18x/6x, DVD-RAM:12x, DVD-ROM:16x, CD:48x/32x/48x
> DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD-RAM)
> SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown
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> Network:
> Primary IP Address [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> Primary MAC Address 00-1E-90-6F-8A-84
> Network Adapter NVIDIA nForce Networking Controller (172. [ TRIAL
> VERSION ])??
> Modem PCI Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
>
> Peripherals:
> Printer Microsoft XPS Document Writer
> Printer Send To OneNote 2007
> Infrared Controller eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)
> Infrared Controller Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver
> USB1 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - OHCI USB 1.1 Controller
> USB2 Controller nVIDIA MCP61 - EHCI USB 2.0 Controller
> USB Device eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)
> USB Device USB Human Interface Device
> USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
> USB Device USB Mass Storage Device
>
> DMI:
> DMI BIOS Vendor Phoenix Technologies, LTD
> DMI BIOS Version 6.00 PG
> DMI System Manufacturer Gateway
> DMI System Product FX7020
> DMI System Version Unknow
> DMI System Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> DMI System UUID [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> DMI Motherboard Manufacturer ECS
> DMI Motherboard Product MCP61PM-GM
> DMI Motherboard Version 2.1
> DMI Motherboard Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> DMI Chassis Manufacturer Gateway
> DMI Chassis Version Unknow
> DMI Chassis Serial Number [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> DMI Chassis Asset Tag [ TRIAL VERSION ]
> DMI Chassis Type Desktop Case
> DMI Total / Free Memory Sockets 4 / 0
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> What could be wrong? My guess is the network adapter that came with it
> does not have support for XP. Am I wrong?
>
> Thanks in advance.
I am not sure is a quad-core is enough to run Vista.
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:03 am
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:16 pm
Post subject: Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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What a ridiculous statement.
"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst DeleteThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
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>> I am not sure is a quad-core is enough to run Vista.
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> What a ridiculous statement.
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> "Lord Turkey Cough" <spamdump DeleteThis @invalid.com> wrote in message
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:53 am
Post subject: Re: Why I can't run XP on my new PC?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I just bought the gateway 5658E system as well. Based upon your hardware specs i found the nic driver for WinXp, as I need a dual boot system with the Vista and WinXP.
How to create dual boot:
There is a trick to this, but since the system comes with two 500MB drives, I installed winXp on the 2nd drive, once installed, reboot with the vista dvd (that came with the pc) and do a repair. then when vista does the repair, it now knows there are 2 o/s's on the system. You are not done yet...using the following to fix the Vista boot loader from the cmd prompt
bcdedit /set {ntldr} device boot
now you can boot into either winXp or Vista. sweet deal!
Your original request:
NIC driver for WinXP:
It can be found on the http://www.nvidia.com website under
nForce 430/410/405/400 - Windows XP/2000 32-Bit
I downloaded it and installed, it worked great.
http://www.nvidia.com/content/license/location_download_nvidia_us.asp?url=http%3A%2F%2Fus.download.nvidia.com%2FWindows%2FnForce%2Fstandalone%2F430_410%2F8.26_11.09_nforce_winxp_english.exe (http://www.nvidia.com/content/license/location_download_nvidia_us.asp?...=http%3) >> Stay informed about: Why I can't run XP on my new PC?? |
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