Can I install Windows XP in AHCI mode?

The generic AHCI driver can be enabled with two quick, easy registry modifications. However, Windows XP does not come with a generic AHCI driver. That means no out-of-the-box AHCI support. When installing XP, it is possible to load an AHCI driver from a floppy disk (!!!) or slipstream them onto the install CD.

How do I enable AHCI mode in Windows XP after installing?

Enabling AHCI on existing Windows XP installation .

1. Download Intel Sata RAID/AHCI storage driver floppy (used during Windows setup with F6) from your motherboard manufacturer and extract files to a directory on your HD.
2. In device manager change existing IDE ATA/ATAPI controller:
3. Reboot.

How do I fix Windows XP not installing?

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Restart the computer in the Recovery Console.
2. Type the following commands, and then press ENTER after each command:
3. Insert the Windows XP installation CD into the computer’s CD drive, and then restart the computer.
4. Perform a Repair installation of Windows XP.

Should AHCI mode be activated?

The matter us that if you just enable AHCI mode after Windows installation, you will face a BSOD error, INACCESSABLE_BOOT_DEVICE (which is known as “blue screen of death”) or your system will refuse to boot, getting stuck in a series of restarts. That is why it is recommended to enable AHCI before installing Windows.

How do I install Windows XP on a modern computer?

1. Step 1: Get a legitimate Windows XP license and ISO CD image.
2. Step 2: Configure your BIOS.
3. Step 3: Slipstream AHCI drivers into WinXP installation media to avoid F6 problem.
4. Step 4: Convert GPT partition table to MBR and create partitions.
5. Step 5: Actually installing Windows XP.
6. Step 6: Install Drivers.

Can I put Windows XP on a new computer?

It depends on what kind of “XP disk” you have. If XP came pre-installed when you bought your old computer, you can’t legally transfer Windows to another computer.

Should I use IDE or AHCI mode?

IDE is considered adequate for the average computer user, and is the most compatible with other technology, particularly older devices. AHCI supports some important new features that IDE does not, such as native command queuing and hot-plugging hard drives. It also offers an improvement performance (speed) over IDE.