I didn't quite realize this would be an issue when I tried - but essentially I went about making a XP Professional web development box with an older Pre-Installed Vista machine. What happened shortly after starting the installation process was I recieved an error, "Setup did not find any hard disks". It seems the newer computers don't come loaded with a XP compatible storage controller.

To make a long story short, everything is working great now thanks to this link. I created a Custom XP installation using NLite. The directions on that link were really good and everything worked well. In my case, the hardest part was getting the actual Dell Storage Drivers because they give you an .exe file that only wants to write the drivers to an old Floppy Disk drive and I couldn't seem to fool it. I did end up searching for my drivers and got a zip file.

If this is happening to you, Goodluck! Just go to that website I highlighted, follow the directions and know it's not the end of the world.

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