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XP won't install
Name: Colinf Date: November 29, 2002 at 03:17:13 Pacific OS: Win'98 CPU/Ram: Athlon XP2000+/256
Comment:
When XP does it's hardware test it reports "Incompatible hardware".
The System includes: Elite K7s5A mobo, XP2000+ CPU, 256 RAM, Geforce4 Video card, Modem,
Name: Suskat Date: November 29, 2002 at 04:09:52 Pacific
Reply:
You need to contact the manufacturer of your hardware and download an update to make it compatible. The drivers should preferably be digitally signed or you'll get an error message from XP warning you that they're not, although you are allowed to continue installation at your own risk.
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Response Number 2
Name: Brian Rignall Date: November 29, 2002 at 04:48:18 Pacific
Reply:
What item[s] did Windows report as being incompatible?
It is possible that newer drivers and files are available, did you use only the Original XP system checker or did you allow internet access?
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Response Number 3
Name: Chuck Date: November 29, 2002 at 06:08:41 Pacific
Reply:
How to prepare to Upgrade Windows98 and Windows ME to Windows XP:
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