I get a window that says 'You cannot format this volume'. I booted up my computer, clicled on 'Local Disc ©' on the menu I clicked Format. Maybe this will be a job I can do this afternoon.Įdited by SonMob, 29 December 2019 - 07:27 AM. Is there anything out there that will bring XP back to where it was finally discontinued? Question.what will iIfind when I go to 'check for updates' ? that I will install.just because I have them. Then there are 2 more discs with drivers, etc. OK, Next step is to Format my 'C' drive (I guess this is the best way to get rid of Windows 7), then reinstall the XP disc that came with the computer. Note: If the computer has a SATA drive vs IDE you may have a problem with the XP install disk detecting the drive as XP did not have a full set of SATA drivers.Ī has a Dell XP install iso you can burn to a CD if you do not have one.įYI, I would not connect the XP computer to the internet as Security Updates have not been offered for XP in ages. You should have a COA sticker on the computer with a XP key you can use.

Yes, reinstalling XP should work and get your audio/video back. I have all of the original discs that came with the computer. THEN.will my audio and video components work? So, it looks like i'll have to wipe out the W7 install and enter my XP Disc to reload it. This is my 'old' computer that I am setting up as a backup to use in my shop. Even with a max of RAM 1.28 GB this computer would have a very hard time with Windows 7.

I'm surprised Windows 7 can run well on the inspiron 2200. I would budget for a new or reconditioned computer as soon as possible. Unfortunately, as you can see in this thread, there are no Windows 7 intel drivers for this chipset The Video driver is for the intel 915GM/GMS 910GML chipset. The first device is an intel Sigma Tel C-Major Audio chipset but there may be a problem finding drivers for Windows 7 for this chipset as it is quite old.

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