Windows Xp Sata Drivers Usb

Standard Windows XP installation can only read SATA drivers files from floppy disc; on some laptop without floppy disk reader, i used an external usb floppy reader with success. It doesn't cost too much, and it's simple solution. Several years ago I purchased a set of 'USB to IDE or SATA adapter cables' made by StarTech.com. I used them several time on my old Windows XP computer but I never tried them on my Windows 7 computer until now. They still work fine when I connect an internal IDE hard drive using these cable through my USB port but when I attempted to connect an. Windows XP SP3 Review: Windows XP SP3 is the Operating System offered by Microsoft. This ISO is a Genuine ISO of Windows and is Ready to Boot, Included all SATA Drivers. The GUI of Windows XP is Very Simple and Users can use it without any issue.

Hello there,
I am trying to install Windows xp home edition, with sp 2 on new hard drive, as current is about to fail soon, but when I try to run windows xp install disc, after it is done with loading data there is that: 'Setup Is Starting Windows XP' message, and shortly flashing '-' appear in upper left corner of the screen.
I read about this issue, and tried to slipstream drivers using usb flashdisc made with nlite + rufus.
But it seems that I fail to slipstream correct drivers, and I am running mad looking for them in internet..
-can't find them on intel website
-can't find them on toshiba website
My computer is:
Toshiba satellite l500-1ef
and I am looking for:
Intel(R) ICH9M/M-E 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 2 - 292D
and
Intel(R) ICH9M/M-E 2 port Serial ATA Storage Controller 1 - 2928
drivers
Maybe I am looking for a wrong drivers, or in wrong way.
I will be thankfull for any help on this topic, maybe you too know how it is frustrating to know the issue and could not resolve it.
Aruel

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I'm trying to install XP Pro SP2 on a laptop but it says the drive is not detected (it's SATA). How can I install the SATA drivers without a floppy disk? Ideally I would like to use a USB drive. The laptop I'm using is a Toshiba Portege M400-S4031.

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You can't. You either switch your system into IDE compatible mode (if possible) in the BIOS, upgrade to Vista/7, get a floppy drive & disc (USB drives often work), or slipstream the drivers onto your XP CD with another PC.

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Personally, I'd upgrade the OS. However, if you really want XP, I'd recommend slipstreaming SP3 & the SATA AHCI drivers onto a new CD with nLite. nLite makes the process very easy.

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Best would be an OS upgrade like afrazier stated before. ;)

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If that isn't possible to you and you do not want to buy an USB floppy drive: most BIOSes have a legacy setting which emulates some IDE drive instead your S-ATA one. You current setting should be called AHCI or raid (if raid, try to switch to AHCI first), the legacy setting is usually called legacy or IDE.

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With a little messing around with registry and drivers you even should be able to install the S-ATA drivers lateron and switch back in BIOS, there are some manuals in the internet, but I can't help you with more details, sorry.

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Standard Windows XP installation can only read SATA drivers files from floppy disc; on some laptop without floppy disk reader, i used an external usb floppy reader with success.

It doesn't cost too much, and it's simple solution.

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Here's what I have done in cases where a typical XP install didnt see the drive. When first entering setup, there's an option shown along the bottom of the blue screen to load SCSI/RAID drivers. It is . When that option is used, I've been able to load XP onto SATA drives with no problems. After pressing F6, setup will load some more files, then ask if there are any additional drivers from other disks. When that question comes up, just press . Windows setup should continue normally. I've used this method with both desk-tops and lap-tops. In fact, I'm using that method right now on a Dell Inspiron 1521. The XP version I'm working with is XP Pro original, so I'm not sure if the method will be the same with your version. But, its at least something to try.

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