I own an ASUS G50VT Laptop from which I completely removed Windows Vista due to its performance. I use Linux.
Now I am trying to install Windows XP, but everytime I try to install it, it gives me a Stop Error: 0x00...7B. The famous blue screen...
I've read around a few places, finding nothing useful, yet, when I tried to install it in VirtualBox, it worked! Problem is: I want to dual boot with Linux, not log into Linux to start VirtualBox and then run Windows. It just seems more functional this way.
I read something about updating my BIOS, how is that possible... I'm sure it was somehow possible through the Windows Vista that the Laptop originally came with, but now that thats gone, how do I do it? Is it necessary.
I also read about changing some AHCI or SATA or something... no idea what they're talking about... I guess its just the frustation that is blocking my mind.
Can someone please help? I'll provide more information, if needed, as long as I'm told how to retrieve it.
Thanks,
VIC
Now, I read this in some sticky:
"* During Windows Setup* This type of STOP error is almost always caused by a faulty device driver, a piece of hardware that is in the process of failing, or an incompatible system BIOS. You may see a STOP error during Windows Setup if you attempt a clean install on a system that uses a high-speed disk controller whose drivers are not included with the Windows XP CD. To avoid encountering this STOP error, which occurs when Windows is suddenly unable to access the disk containing temporary Setup files, you must press F6 when prompted at the beginning of Setup and provide the correct drivers."
That seems to fit my description... however, how do I know which driver? Again, I don't have any Windows Partitions... except the one through the VirtualBox, so how can I verify what exactly IS causing the problem?
Thanks,
VIC
Now I am trying to install Windows XP, but everytime I try to install it, it gives me a Stop Error: 0x00...7B. The famous blue screen...
I've read around a few places, finding nothing useful, yet, when I tried to install it in VirtualBox, it worked! Problem is: I want to dual boot with Linux, not log into Linux to start VirtualBox and then run Windows. It just seems more functional this way.
I read something about updating my BIOS, how is that possible... I'm sure it was somehow possible through the Windows Vista that the Laptop originally came with, but now that thats gone, how do I do it? Is it necessary.
I also read about changing some AHCI or SATA or something... no idea what they're talking about... I guess its just the frustation that is blocking my mind.
Can someone please help? I'll provide more information, if needed, as long as I'm told how to retrieve it.
Thanks,
VIC
Now, I read this in some sticky:
"* During Windows Setup* This type of STOP error is almost always caused by a faulty device driver, a piece of hardware that is in the process of failing, or an incompatible system BIOS. You may see a STOP error during Windows Setup if you attempt a clean install on a system that uses a high-speed disk controller whose drivers are not included with the Windows XP CD. To avoid encountering this STOP error, which occurs when Windows is suddenly unable to access the disk containing temporary Setup files, you must press F6 when prompted at the beginning of Setup and provide the correct drivers."
That seems to fit my description... however, how do I know which driver? Again, I don't have any Windows Partitions... except the one through the VirtualBox, so how can I verify what exactly IS causing the problem?
Thanks,
VIC