Okay, as promised I will be documenting the process of installing pre-Vista OS in a SATA drive. However, I will be documenting on a specific unit: Acer Aspire M1640.
PRE-REQUISITES:
STEPS:
- Copy all contents of the Microsoft Windows XP/2K3 in a local drive (i.e. C:\tmp\os).
- Extract the contents of the driver (Pre-req#2) in a local drive (i.e. C:\tmp\drv).
- Run nLite and follow the images below:
- Burn the .iso image into a blank disc.
- Insert the finished disc into the Aspire drive and install the operating system. Voila!
Another source: http://paparadit.blogspot.com/2007/06/installing-sata-hard-drive-with-windows.html
May 2nd, 2008
I have a fixation for absolutes. Comfort is secondary for me. I want things to be at their maximum performance. I’m writing this in good ‘ol word processing program because I couldn’t connect to any available WiFi networks. This is why I hate WiFis. Some days you can connect and some days you can’t. The signal strength is there, it’s just not giving me a lease. If I was wired, I would easily figure out why I’m unable to connect. Since I’m trying to connect by air, there are just too many factors to consider and troubleshooting is made difficult. I know wireless connection is comfortable, but it’s one heck of a job for a technician like me to troubleshoot when problems arise – I’m not even considering configurations here, just the post-installation woes.
Anyway, I suspect my wireless card though. I need to check out Eee PC WiFi troubles when I get time.
The small PC I ordered from SW arrived yesterday the other day and I was stunned at how beautiful that machine is. Amazing for its price. Also, I’m in a bit of a bind installing Win2K3 in a SATA hard drive. I will definitely document the process here once it’s successful.
So many things to do this month. I have a bunch of meetings to attend this month, system upgrades, off-site installation and training, programs to design and write, and I will have to start-up again the migration process. My hands are full and I have allergies which makes it really difficult to do things. My May calendar is already filled, but why am I still hurting? I need more loads of work. I’ll be working the whole weekend and that makes it twelve straight days. I’m a goddamn workaholic – not really; I just need to forget about things and avoid things.
“There are many things I would like to say to you, but I don’t know how.” - Wonderwall, Oasis
May 2nd, 2008
