Installin XP Home w/o Floppy

I have a wiped HDD and need to install SATA drivers, but without a floppy how
do I proceed? When I press F6 during the installation it will only accept
files from a floppy drive.

Trying to install onto a Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427. It came with Vista
Basic but the owner didn't like it and removed it.

Doug

Need to purchase a floppy drive,new they run about 15.00,go to any 1/2
wat descent one a used floppy goes for about 5.00,goodwill sells them for
3.00....

"Zaarenoc" wrote:

I have a wiped HDD and need to install SATA drivers, but without a floppy how
do I proceed? When I press F6 during the installation it will only accept
files from a floppy drive.

Trying to install onto a Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427. It came with Vista
Basic but the owner didn't like it and removed it.

Doug

Need to purchase a floppy drive,new they run about 15.00,go to any 1/2
wat descent one a used floppy goes for about 5.00,goodwill sells them for
3.00....

"Zaarenoc" wrote:

I have a wiped HDD and need to install SATA drivers, but without a floppy how
do I proceed? When I press F6 during the installation it will only accept
files from a floppy drive.

Trying to install onto a Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427. It came with Vista
Basic but the owner didn't like it and removed it.

Doug

Zaarenoc wrote:

I have a wiped HDD and need to install SATA drivers, but without a floppy
how
do I proceed? When I press F6 during the installation it will only accept
files from a floppy drive.

Trying to install onto a Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427. It came with Vista
Basic but the owner didn't like it and removed it.

Choices:

1. Purchase a USB floppy drive. If you are a professional shop, this is well
worth the few dollars it costs.

2. Slipstream the drivers to create a new XP install disk.

Frankly, if you're a computer tech working on other people's computers, #1
is your best choice.

Slipstream RAID or SATA controller drivers:
http://www.maximumpc.com/2005/01/how_to_slipstre.html
http://unattended.msfn.org/unattende...d2e6f79256fc8/

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Zaarenoc wrote:

I have a wiped HDD and need to install SATA drivers, but without a floppy
how
do I proceed? When I press F6 during the installation it will only accept
files from a floppy drive.

Trying to install onto a Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427. It came with Vista
Basic but the owner didn't like it and removed it.

Choices:

1. Purchase a USB floppy drive. If you are a professional shop, this is well
worth the few dollars it costs.

2. Slipstream the drivers to create a new XP install disk.

Frankly, if you're a computer tech working on other people's computers, #1
is your best choice.

Slipstream RAID or SATA controller drivers:
http://www.maximumpc.com/2005/01/how_to_slipstre.html
http://unattended.msfn.org/unattende...d2e6f79256fc8/

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Zaarenoc wrote:
I have a wiped HDD and need to install SATA drivers, but without a floppy how
do I proceed?


Unless the laptop's BIOS includes an option to run the SATA controller
in some sort of compatibility mode, you don't.


When I press F6 during the installation it will only accept
files from a floppy drive.

Trying to install onto a Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427. It came with Vista
Basic but the owner didn't like it and removed it.

Doug


USB floppy drives are quite inexpensive.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

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safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

Zaarenoc wrote:
I have a wiped HDD and need to install SATA drivers, but without a floppy how
do I proceed?


Unless the laptop's BIOS includes an option to run the SATA controller
in some sort of compatibility mode, you don't.


When I press F6 during the installation it will only accept
files from a floppy drive.

Trying to install onto a Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427. It came with Vista
Basic but the owner didn't like it and removed it.

Doug


USB floppy drives are quite inexpensive.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

Malke is a drunk MVP who sits at her computer all day drinking ignore
anything she has to say. Her website is blocked in my host file because of
her behavior in these newsgroups. Someone has to take a stand, Microsoft
does not.


--
The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/




"Zaarenoc" wrote in message
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I have a wiped HDD and need to install SATA drivers, but without a floppy
how
do I proceed? When I press F6 during the installation it will only accept
files from a floppy drive.

Trying to install onto a Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427. It came with Vista
Basic but the owner didn't like it and removed it.

Doug

You are by far the most obnoxious liar on this newsgroup. NONE, and I repeat
none of your fixes have worked for anyone.
They are more than spam, they are harmful. Opposite of that, Malke has
helped hundreds on this group and
has NEVER harmed anyones computer. Why is it you lie?
"The Real Truth MVP" wrote in message
...
Malke is a drunk MVP who sits at her computer all day drinking ignore
anything she has to say. Her website is blocked in my host file because of
her behavior in these newsgroups. Someone has to take a stand, Microsoft
does not.


--
The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/




"Zaarenoc" wrote in message
...
I have a wiped HDD and need to install SATA drivers, but without a floppy
how
do I proceed? When I press F6 during the installation it will only
accept
files from a floppy drive.

Trying to install onto a Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427. It came with Vista
Basic but the owner didn't like it and removed it.

Doug

By the way, post anyone you have helped on this newsgroup. What was the
problem, what solution did you provide.
Everyone here knows you do nothing.
"The Real Truth MVP" wrote in message
...
Malke is a drunk MVP who sits at her computer all day drinking ignore
anything she has to say. Her website is blocked in my host file because of
her behavior in these newsgroups. Someone has to take a stand, Microsoft
does not.


--
The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/




"Zaarenoc" wrote in message
...
I have a wiped HDD and need to install SATA drivers, but without a floppy
how
do I proceed? When I press F6 during the installation it will only
accept
files from a floppy drive.

Trying to install onto a Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427. It came with Vista
Basic but the owner didn't like it and removed it.

Doug

Your turn now troll.


--
The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/




"Unknown" wrote in message
...
By the way, post anyone you have helped on this newsgroup. What was the
problem, what solution did you provide.
Everyone here knows you do nothing.
"The Real Truth MVP" wrote in message
...
Malke is a drunk MVP who sits at her computer all day drinking ignore
anything she has to say. Her website is blocked in my host file because
of her behavior in these newsgroups. Someone has to take a stand,
Microsoft does not.


--
The Real Truth http://pcbutts1-therealtruth.blogspot.com/




"Zaarenoc" wrote in message
...
I have a wiped HDD and need to install SATA drivers, but without a floppy
how
do I proceed? When I press F6 during the installation it will only
accept
files from a floppy drive.

Trying to install onto a Toshiba Satellite A135-S4427. It came with
Vista
Basic but the owner didn't like it and removed it.

Doug

Unknown wrote:
You are by far the most obnoxious liar on this newsgroup.

Please don't respond to these nitwits. All you do is feed their pathetic
need for attention assuring they'll be back for more.

They're like children who act out and take a spanking rather than get no
attention at all.

Believe me I understand the desire to "stick up for" the good people in
these groups who actually do help.

D

Unknown wrote:
You are by far the most obnoxious liar on this newsgroup.

Please don't respond to these nitwits. All you do is feed their pathetic
need for attention assuring they'll be back for more.

They're like children who act out and take a spanking rather than get no
attention at all.

Believe me I understand the desire to "stick up for" the good people in
these groups who actually do help.

D

I agree with you. However new people need to be informed about the bad
posters.
"Doug" wrote in message
...
Unknown wrote:
You are by far the most obnoxious liar on this newsgroup.

Please don't respond to these nitwits. All you do is feed their pathetic
need for attention assuring they'll be back for more.

They're like children who act out and take a spanking rather than get no
attention at all.

Believe me I understand the desire to "stick up for" the good people in
these groups who actually do help.

D

I agree with you. However new people need to be informed about the bad
posters.
"Doug" wrote in message
...
Unknown wrote:
You are by far the most obnoxious liar on this newsgroup.

Please don't respond to these nitwits. All you do is feed their pathetic
need for attention assuring they'll be back for more.

They're like children who act out and take a spanking rather than get no
attention at all.

Believe me I understand the desire to "stick up for" the good people in
these groups who actually do help.

D