stjohn

HI again guys...

im in the process of instaling XP onto a new laptop which came with Vista. this is actually my 2nd time doing it, purely because the 1st time around things didnt go so well, and i want a perfect running Audio system.
heres my problem..

im installing XP PRo onto a partition using an XP disc with slipstreamed SATA drivers. it worked ok 1st time around, but 2nd time around it gets to about 70% installed, does the usual reboot.. and then Blue Screens right after the system boot.ini page.
i should also point out that on the boot page it mentions all older versions of XP for some reason..

just to reiterate, heres the timeline of what ive done..

1. laptop with Vista preinstalled
2. XP installed, some driver problems causing messy audio
3. Full Vista recover, with Asus disc. to get rid of all the crap
4. XP install, including partition format, BSOD after reboot about 70% into the install..

im guessing its a driver problem, because of the nature of installing XP with the slipstreamed drivers, however the install process begins, so it must be recognising everything ok.
same result in Safe Mode btw..

any ideas on where i could start to sort it out? i can post the error details if need be
thanks for any help.
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