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can't install windows xp drives on my laptop

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  1. Jo3L
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    OK here's the story i got a good deal on a DELL inspiron 1501 on Craigslist.The computer came with windows 7, but it turn out to be fake so there was things i wasn't able to do .i decided to install windows XP but for some reason the OS installed well, but drives won't install. I hope someone can help me figure this out.

    Thanks in advance.
     
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    Jo3L, May 28, 2011


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    did you check the dell website for the drivers? also make sure you're getting the right drivers for the system type: 32/64 bit.
     
    Admin, May 29, 2011


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    What drive are you trying to install?
     
    Phenixfyah, May 29, 2011


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  4. Currytillidie
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    Give us more information about it..What drives are you talking about? A hard drive, external drive, DVD-drive etc.
     
    Currytillidie, May 29, 2011


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    Drive or drivers?
     
    rodan, Jun 11, 2011


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    If you check on www.dell dot com. You'll Find Your Drivers For Your System. Every Download is sorted by system or tag. So You Should Find The Specific drivers For Your System.
     
    Nadeem, Jun 20, 2011


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    wipe the hard drive and do a fresh installation.. make sure you format the hard drive. then go to dell.com ..enter the services tag number .. select you os 32/64 bit
     
    nyal22088, Jun 28, 2011


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    The System Might Not Be Compatible With Windows Xp, Check Dell Website For Available Drivers... C If Windows Xp Drivers Are Available... If Not Reload The OS Back To Windows 7.
     
    Spy_Doc2000, Jul 9, 2011


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    When you go on dell site go to support. Enter the express tag located on your laptop and it will show you the right drive
     
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