Eee XP'd

pittVRS · 06-09-2008, 01:03

I got an Asus EeePC 900 from Play.com a while back. It was part of the great Play F**k up whereby I ordered a 16GB Windows XP version, and actually ended up with a 20GB Linux version.

So thinking it would be easy to install XP, I kept it. A few months later, after deciding that linux wasn't really all that bad, I decided to get rid of it anyway and install XP. I originally wanted to do it with a USB flash drive, and increase the storage capacity of the Eee at the same time, however, the prices of 8GB Hi speed flash drives were about £35 to £40, so I chose to buy one of these instead, as it will help with any future installations

LG Commercial Display | 42PM1MA : LG UK

It cost £55 delivered.

I managed to Nlite a copy of windows XP using this guide (much awesomeness)

i64X.com - nLite Windows XP Install on Asus Eee PC

And Bob's your mother's brother, it's worked! Now for some advanced messing aboot....

magic62 · 06-09-2008, 10:23

Thanks for the second link. Can still speed up my Eee a bit.
I did exactly the same, bought a 20Gb Linux 900 (on purpose, wanted the 20Gb instead of the smaller one) and also bought the same (re)writer (lying in a corner of my room now).
I installed a copy of XP Pro (which I still had lying around (legal)), but encountered a couple of problems.
Had to put all the extras and temporary stuff on the D disc. The A disc is a little bit small for a complete installation incl all the updates.

I smiled as it had its first startup and the win chime sounded, as a kid that grew up to an adult

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It is my excellent VCDS-toy

pittVRS · 06-09-2008, 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by magic62

I smiled as it had its first startup and the win chime sounded, as a kid that grew up to an adult

.

It is my excellent VCDS-toy

Yes, It's very satisfying seeing it boot into Windows for the first time. I did punch the air, and there may have been a small amount of whooping.

***Neo_VR*** · 06-09-2008, 11:52

Lol! glad to see your gettin the hang of it...

Nlite is a good tool to make a very fast and slick xp install

fatty5000 · 06-09-2008, 12:45

I like that Nlite as well saves time by embedding sata drivers into XP installs

biomulv · 08-09-2008, 16:05

Is it possible to install an iso of xp on one of these across a network? Instead of the external drive option>?

pittVRS · 09-09-2008, 12:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by biomulv

Is it possible to install an iso of xp on one of these across a network? Instead of the external drive option>?

I've not heard of this method being done, as you have to have some sort of bootable device connected to a USB port.

It's possible to install XP from a hi speed USB flash memory drive plugged into a USB port, although it's a little bit more messing about than using an optical drive.

biomulv · 09-09-2008, 16:37

Yes , think ill give the usb method in conjunction with Nlite a whirl

06-09-2008, 01:03	#1
pittVRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off The Wagon Posts: 5,268 Members Car: MX-5 Thanks: 148 Thanked 113 Times in 79 Posts	Eee XP'd I got an Asus EeePC 900 from Play.com a while back. It was part of the great Play F**k up whereby I ordered a 16GB Windows XP version, and actually ended up with a 20GB Linux version. So thinking it would be easy to install XP, I kept it. A few months later, after deciding that linux wasn't really all that bad, I decided to get rid of it anyway and install XP. I originally wanted to do it with a USB flash drive, and increase the storage capacity of the Eee at the same time, however, the prices of 8GB Hi speed flash drives were about £35 to £40, so I chose to buy one of these instead, as it will help with any future installations LG Commercial Display \| 42PM1MA : LG UK It cost £55 delivered. I managed to Nlite a copy of windows XP using this guide (much awesomeness) i64X.com - nLite Windows XP Install on Asus Eee PC And Bob's your mother's brother, it's worked! Now for some advanced messing aboot.... __________________

06-09-2008, 10:23	#2
magic62 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leverkusen Germany Posts: 137 Members Car: Octavia² vRS TDI estate Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Eee XP'd Thanks for the second link. Can still speed up my Eee a bit. I did exactly the same, bought a 20Gb Linux 900 (on purpose, wanted the 20Gb instead of the smaller one) and also bought the same (re)writer (lying in a corner of my room now). I installed a copy of XP Pro (which I still had lying around (legal)), but encountered a couple of problems. Had to put all the extras and temporary stuff on the D disc. The A disc is a little bit small for a complete installation incl all the updates. I smiled as it had its first startup and the win chime sounded, as a kid that grew up to an adult . It is my excellent VCDS-toy __________________ Silver 2006 vRS-TDI estate, mostly std, just a couple of mild changes. Roofrack, alarm, heated rearseats, VW RNS 510 + CD-changer, sunsafe + Climair sonniboys, cruisecontrol, , HillHold, interior superflux leds, original SonyEricsson FSE with K810i, BBS RD394 16" winterwheels, polished BBS VZ033 (CH) 18" summerwheels.

06-09-2008, 11:52	#4
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,484 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Eee XP'd Lol! glad to see your gettin the hang of it... Nlite is a good tool to make a very fast and slick xp install __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

06-09-2008, 12:45	#5
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,591 Members Car: a car Thanks: 272 Thanked 202 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Eee XP'd I like that Nlite as well saves time by embedding sata drivers into XP installs __________________

08-09-2008, 16:05	#6
biomulv Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Port Seton Posts: 454 Members Car: 2005 Red Fabia vRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Eee XP'd Is it possible to install an iso of xp on one of these across a network? Instead of the external drive option>? __________________ Work - 2008 VW Golf Estate 1.9tdi SE spec with bluetooth and park sensors Wifes Runabout - 2005 Red Fabia vRS Wifes Old Runabout - 2003 Black Octavia vRS on 18" RS6's

09-09-2008, 16:37	#8
biomulv Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Port Seton Posts: 454 Members Car: 2005 Red Fabia vRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Eee XP'd Yes , think ill give the usb method in conjunction with Nlite a whirl __________________ Work - 2008 VW Golf Estate 1.9tdi SE spec with bluetooth and park sensors Wifes Runabout - 2005 Red Fabia vRS Wifes Old Runabout - 2003 Black Octavia vRS on 18" RS6's

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