XP retro build

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Reply 20 of 21, by PcBytes

Posted on 2016-11-16, 13:44

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agent_x007 wrote:
Use win7's installation disk build-in bootloader autorepair utility.

I tried but it won't recognize the 7 install on its own HDD.

agent_x007 wrote:

It shold fix the problem, in what order you installed OS'es ?

Well Windows 7 was installed first,on the 80GB HDD,and then I installed XP on the 40GB. I'm going to mention I had the 40GB connected when I was installing Windows 7.

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Main PC: R5 1600, MSI X470 Gaming+ MAX, 16GB RAM, 3TB
98SE : P3 1000, ASUS CUBX-E, 768MB RAM, 80GB

Reply 21 of 21, by PcBytes

Posted on 2016-11-16, 20:04

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Ok,here's the second 478-based rig. Anyone have any idea why am I not getting any TV output from it? It does feature S-Video and RCA (composite) connectors.

MB:ASRock P4i65G
CPU:Celeron 2GHz s478
PSU:Premier DR-B300ATX (the original PSU used in the Athlon system)
GPU:Winfast A340T 128MB/FX5200
HDD: Maxtor 6E040L0 40GB + Samsung SP2504C 250GB SATA
RAM:256 MB (for 98 install) - 1GB upgrade soon
ODD:ASUS DVD-Writer
Case: JNC Emperor RJA-52

"Enter at your own peril, past the bolted door..."
Main PC: R5 1600, MSI X470 Gaming+ MAX, 16GB RAM, 3TB
98SE : P3 1000, ASUS CUBX-E, 768MB RAM, 80GB

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