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how do i download windows xp pro on to my laptop if i cant get on the net or dont have the disk can i download it on to a disc on another com...

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The symptom you posted — the boot stopping while loading
...\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\atisgkaf.sys — is important. That file is an ATI/AMD AGP/graphics driver and is a well‑known hang point on older XP laptops when the video/driver stack or the disk/registry is corrupted. was right to warn about piracy; stick to legal media and OEM recovery options. (file.net)

If you can borrow an XP install CD (or obtain the OEM recovery media for your HP), try the Recovery Console first. Boot from the CD, press R for Recovery Console, log on, then run a disk check and temporarily rename the problem driver so Windows falls back to the basic VGA driver. Example Recovery Console commands (exact letters and paths matter):

chkdsk c: /r
ren C:\Windows\System32\drivers\atisgkaf.sys atisgkaf.old
exit

After that, reboot and see if Windows will load so you can uninstall/reinstall the video driver properly. Recovery Console docs and commands are described in Microsoft’s XP support material. (support.microsoft.com)

If you don’t have an XP CD, use a second PC to either (a) create a Linux live USB (boot the laptop from it) and copy your personal files off the disk, or (b) run a SMART check on the drive (GSmartControl / smartctl) to see if the hard disk is failing. If the laptop has an HP recovery partition you can trigger it (Esc/F11 on boot) or order factory recovery media / use HP’s Cloud Recovery on a working PC to make a bootable USB. Factory restores will erase everything, so back up first. (sourceforge.net)

Final notes: renaming drivers and running chkdsk can get you back into Windows, but an underlying failing disk or bad driver install will need a proper reinstall. Don’t use pirated ISOs, and remember Windows XP reached end of support on April 8, 2014 — if you can get the machine working, plan to migrate to a supported OS for security. (learn.microsoft.com)

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Member Avatar for crunchie

A legal copy of XP cannot be downloaded, so please do not ask.

Member Avatar for tazza81

then how do i fix my laptop if i dont have the original disk its stuck on the windows loading page

Member Avatar for kaninelupus

1) can still legally purchase XP (would go pro) dirt cheap

2)yes would be possible to "acquire", but here isn't the place to be asking

3) Have you tried booting in safe mode to attempt a repair or system restore?

Member Avatar for crunchie

No idea what is wrong with your laptop, but we cannot help you download a pirate copy of XP.
Can you boot at all and restore from the 'D' drive? Most lappies have a restore to factory capability.

Member Avatar for Xlphos

You should be able to restore from a restore partition. Did you get any system restore disks?

Did you not create any of your own?

- If you can still boot up perhaps try creating some.

Is there any important data you don't want to lose?

Member Avatar for tazza81

no it only goes to the windows loading page. and stalls there i have no disks as i was givin it with all the programs only thing i can get into is the [pheonix bios ive resest the settings to factory settings and nothing happened when i turn it on it comes up with the hewlett packard welcome screen then goes to a screen with with 5 options sayin safe mode safe mode with networking safe mode with command prompt last known good configuration and start windows normally and none of them work. when i hit safe mode a whole screen of these lines come up sayin different things the last one says multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\atisgkaf.sys then does nothing just stays on the same screen any ideas on what to do?..........

Member Avatar for crunchie

Try last known good configuration.

Member Avatar for kaninelupus

Will re-post link to LEGAL PURCHASE OPTION FOR XP since some MORON snipped the link (even though was a perfectly legitimate and legal link)!!!!!!!!

http://oem-box.com/shop/item/49/

I'm sure this is not the only option for purchasing a legal copy of XP, but is the cheapest I could find :)

Member Avatar for Chaky

There is another option I've read somewhere about, and the outlined part was that it costs less than buying a legitimate copy of Windows.

If you obtain illegal copy of Windows, and THEN you pay for the licence, you end up saving some $$.

Member Avatar for jbennet

Will re-post link to LEGAL PURCHASE OPTION FOR XP since some MORON snipped the link (even though was a perfectly legitimate and legal link)!!!!!!!!

http://oem-box.com/shop/item/49/

I'm sure this is not the only option for purchasing a legal copy of XP, but is the cheapest I could find :)

In theory, you are only supposed to be able to buy OEM copies of XP, if you buy it with a qualifying piece of system-critical hardware like a motherboard (although many companies flout this)

Member Avatar for crunchie

Will re-post link to LEGAL PURCHASE OPTION FOR XP since some MORON snipped the link (even though was a perfectly legitimate and legal link)!!!!!!!!

http://oem-box.com/shop/item/49/

I'm sure this is not the only option for purchasing a legal copy of XP, but is the cheapest I could find :)

You want to be careful who you go around calling a moron.

Member Avatar for kaninelupus

You want to be careful who you go around calling a moron.

Probably, but when in a lot of pain (off work with back injury - disc compression suspected), becomes rather frustrating when trying to help someone quite legally, and legit links get removed

Also, link was not inserted to "advertise" any particular purchase site, but simply to demonstrate that XP can in fact be legally obtained at low cost

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