Cant install xp on my compaq cq40-108tu laptop..pls help

You can't do it support for windows xp has ended.

Terry

Should be here: C:\WINDOWS\inf\biosinfo.inf

for bios update go to manufacturers website but to install xp sp2 on this lappy you will have to install third party raid driver and legacy device driver that you can download from www.download .com

That happens because the BIOS uses a SATA controller that is not included in Windows XP install disk.

Usually you can solve the problem going to BIOS settings and changing SATA/RAID settings.Check your BIOS settings, and disable SATA RAID mode.This is done in different ways depending on the BIOS.

On HP/Compaq computers for example you press F2 on startup to enter BIOS, then disable SATA mode on bios settings.
On other makes the procedure can be slightly different.

Another way to fix the problem, is by creating your own XP setup disk with SATA drivers included, see: Resolving "Setup did not find any hard disk drives" during Windows .

update bios

You can't load Windows XP over Vista. Microsoft has it in the BIOS that it cannot be overlaid with an older system. The only way to use XP is to attempt to dual-boot but that will take you some research. Load vista back...don't blame me Microsoft screwed us..

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Its true. the Bios or HDD driver wont allow you to install Win XP on it.. This BIOS is compatible with only Win Vista. The only easy way to do it is by creating 2 partitions while installing vista. once vista is installed- install XP with Dual boot and than format the vista partition.

i m not able to install windows xp on my compaq cq60 104tu laptop
when i boot the cd the exatrating process work properly and after extraction of all file when windows is startup a blue screen appears and
and message displayed in the screen check ur hard disk for vireuses
and installation stop

windows xp cant detect ur hdd bcoz its SATA hdd.
Solutions:

1. Install vista instead of XP
2. You need to disable this SATA feature in BIOS to install OS.

SATA disable steps.

1. Restart the computer and start tapping F10 key.
2. Choose System Configuration tab.
3. Disable SATA native support.
4. Save and Exit the BIOS by pressing F10 key

reformat the drive with the windows xp cd