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Windows XP on Compaq Presario 1260 notebook
I'm having some problems trying to install Windows XP on an old Compaq
Presario 1260 notebook (which I know is possible from what I've read on various webpages). It usually gets as far as the "Setup Is Starting Windows" graphics part after the files have been copied, but just freezes there. I've upgraded the BIOS (Presario 1200 Specific Models System ROM Update), installed the Battery Controller/KBC Firmware Update and tried the possible solutions mentioned on these Microsoft pages http://tinyurl.com/yqjcg & http://tinyurl.com/22h5g but still the same thing happens. Any help on this issue would be much appreciated. |
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Windows XP on Compaq Presario 1260 notebook
I really do not think the 1260 is XP capable. Max memory on that model is
160MB, which is totally insufficient for XP. You "might" be able to run Windows 2K somewhat acceptably, but even if you could install it, XP would barely crawl on that notebook. HH wrote in message ups.com... I'm having some problems trying to install Windows XP on an old Compaq Presario 1260 notebook (which I know is possible from what I've read on various webpages). It usually gets as far as the "Setup Is Starting Windows" graphics part after the files have been copied, but just freezes there. I've upgraded the BIOS (Presario 1200 Specific Models System ROM Update), installed the Battery Controller/KBC Firmware Update and tried the possible solutions mentioned on these Microsoft pages http://tinyurl.com/yqjcg & http://tinyurl.com/22h5g but still the same thing happens. Any help on this issue would be much appreciated. |
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Windows XP on Compaq Presario 1260 notebook
Agreed. I kinda sorta bailed out a client who managed to somehow install XP on
a Toshiba notebook with only 128MB. I added as much memory as the computer would support, so it now has 256MB. Whoopee! I would never ever use an older slower notebook with 256MB and XP. I think I would rather watch a bucket fill with maple sap or watch the grass grow. Even the P4 XP systems sold a few years ago with only 128MB (when memory was expensive) totally suck and it is unconscionable that name brand manufacturers sold systems like that. I guess I have a strong opinion on the subject... Ben Myers On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:53:39 -0400, "HH" wrote: I really do not think the 1260 is XP capable. Max memory on that model is 160MB, which is totally insufficient for XP. You "might" be able to run Windows 2K somewhat acceptably, but even if you could install it, XP would barely crawl on that notebook. HH wrote in message oups.com... I'm having some problems trying to install Windows XP on an old Compaq Presario 1260 notebook (which I know is possible from what I've read on various webpages). It usually gets as far as the "Setup Is Starting Windows" graphics part after the files have been copied, but just freezes there. I've upgraded the BIOS (Presario 1200 Specific Models System ROM Update), installed the Battery Controller/KBC Firmware Update and tried the possible solutions mentioned on these Microsoft pages http://tinyurl.com/yqjcg & http://tinyurl.com/22h5g but still the same thing happens. Any help on this issue would be much appreciated. |
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Windows XP on Compaq Presario 1260 notebook
As do I. I can't believe vendors are selling Vista machines with 512MB of
RAM. Maybe for Basic, but who wants that? HH "Ben Myers" wrote in message ... Agreed. I kinda sorta bailed out a client who managed to somehow install XP on a Toshiba notebook with only 128MB. I added as much memory as the computer would support, so it now has 256MB. Whoopee! I would never ever use an older slower notebook with 256MB and XP. I think I would rather watch a bucket fill with maple sap or watch the grass grow. Even the P4 XP systems sold a few years ago with only 128MB (when memory was expensive) totally suck and it is unconscionable that name brand manufacturers sold systems like that. I guess I have a strong opinion on the subject... Ben Myers On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:53:39 -0400, "HH" wrote: I really do not think the 1260 is XP capable. Max memory on that model is 160MB, which is totally insufficient for XP. You "might" be able to run Windows 2K somewhat acceptably, but even if you could install it, XP would barely crawl on that notebook. HH wrote in message roups.com... I'm having some problems trying to install Windows XP on an old Compaq Presario 1260 notebook (which I know is possible from what I've read on various webpages). It usually gets as far as the "Setup Is Starting Windows" graphics part after the files have been copied, but just freezes there. I've upgraded the BIOS (Presario 1200 Specific Models System ROM Update), installed the Battery Controller/KBC Firmware Update and tried the possible solutions mentioned on these Microsoft pages http://tinyurl.com/yqjcg & http://tinyurl.com/22h5g but still the same thing happens. Any help on this issue would be much appreciated. |
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Windows XP on Compaq Presario 1260 notebook
Sticker price rules the day. Never mind what is under the hood. HPaq, Dell,
Gateway, Lenovo/IBM are killing off each other with their low prices... Ben On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:59:59 -0400, "HH" wrote: As do I. I can't believe vendors are selling Vista machines with 512MB of RAM. Maybe for Basic, but who wants that? HH SNIP |
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Windows XP on Compaq Presario 1260 notebook
Who wants Vista Basic? Will Micro$oft has pretty much killed off all sales of
XP to consumers. If you want a basic low-end machine, Vista is one of the only games in town. The other is Linux, of course, in all of its shades, gradations, and distros... Ben Myers On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:59:59 -0400, "HH" wrote: As do I. I can't believe vendors are selling Vista machines with 512MB of RAM. Maybe for Basic, but who wants that? HH |
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Windows XP on Compaq Presario 1260 notebook
Which is why I'm keeping my Athlon 64 X2 box with XP until they pry my cold
clammy hands off it. HH "Ben Myers" wrote in message ... Who wants Vista Basic? Will Micro$oft has pretty much killed off all sales of XP to consumers. If you want a basic low-end machine, Vista is one of the only games in town. The other is Linux, of course, in all of its shades, gradations, and distros... Ben Myers On Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:59:59 -0400, "HH" wrote: As do I. I can't believe vendors are selling Vista machines with 512MB of RAM. Maybe for Basic, but who wants that? HH |
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Windows XP on Compaq Presario 1260 notebook
I managed to get it to install in the end! ...although using a
stripped down version of XP made with the Nlite program. It actually runs a bit faster than Windows 98SE and so far with no problems. I'm going to see if it will install on my other Presario 1260 now as I got two dirt cheap at a carboot sale. |
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