Windows XP Installation Problem on eMachines ET1850

http://www.emachines.com/ec/en/US/content/drivers.html

You can't do it support for windows xp has ended.

Terry

here is a service manual for the ET1850 series, not sure if it is the same as yours http://203.150.225.245/UpAndDownLoad%201/presentation/Disassembly/eMachines%20ET1850.pdf

The main different between Windows XP and Windows 7 is driver databases. So if using Windows XP you need install appropriate driver to the devices.

Always get your drivers from the manufacturer of your Laptop, Notebook or Desktop.

If you were to log on to the manufacturer's web site, usually one is able to download if available, by model number, All available Driver downloads as required.

If the driver is not available, perhaps your manufacturer does not support the OS you are installing.

This is the best way of ensuring up to date drivers for your system and they are free of charge!

There are no XP drivers to be found with Microsoft as XP is no longer supported.

Some manufacturers may have a limited number of Drivers still listed.

I hope this helps.

Use your Windows XP installation CD and the product installation code that is on a label on the bottom of your Acer.
Boot up with this CD click install Windows, then delete the existing Windows partition, create a new partition, then format this partition (do a full format not a quick format) then continue the installation as per the screen instructions.
After installing Windows, install the Acer Aspire device drivers, Activate Windows via the Internet or by phone, install XP SP3 (service pack) and your programs.

intact this is a good thing, your machine is too new 4 win Xp but on the bios setup menu look 4 IDE and set it to enabled or disabled just change it.

latest laptops do not have compatability
with xp. if you want to install xp you will have to use third party software for accessing hdd & installing XP

yu need to go to the the bios before you start the installation and change the Sata hard disk mode to IDE.then it will detect the hard disk.

I have acer scanprisa 640p.Before i have 98 windows.Now i have in my computer XP windows.Now this scanner is not working in Xp Windows.Pls send me driver of XP.So that i can use in XP windows.I am very thankful to u.My E-mail Is [email protected].