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The machine in title is a single netbook .. with 1gb of ddr2. So Windows 7 kinda would be an overkill. I'd like to install Windows XP on it, but as you may know, these small netbooks need special drivers.. like the AHCHI driver.

So:
- First, I'll have to integrate the AHCI driver..with nLite into the ISO I suppose..
- Then , I'll have to create a bootable pendrive with XP..and THIS IS the hardest part.

Could you help me out? It's fine if you just point me go there, rtfm this, that...perfect.
Thank you in advance.

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You can use WinToFlash software for creating a bootable USB flash drive. Works with windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. It's still in beta but works great (in my experience) Visit their site: wintoflash.com/home/en/

If you want a step-by-step guide on how to do it, you can visit my site: http://www.edmartechguide.com/2009/09/how-to-install-windows-xp-using-usb.html

By the way, a 1gb memory netbook can handle windows 7.

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Thanks.. one more huge question: And how do I integrate the AHCI driver? There is a PC in the house with the same problem. I can add the driver in nLite, but if I boot the PC, windows wont find any HDDs. I could use floppy..but on a netbook?... How do you do that? – Shiki Oct 12 '10 at 12:56
Well..managed to fix it. Ty. :) – Shiki Oct 13 '10 at 10:08

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