Boot into windows vista.

Go to device manager

rt.clk my computer > select properties > select hardware tab > select device manager button

Look for the harddisk controller, harddrive controller or what ever it is called on that machine.

copy the exact brand/name

dbl clk the controller and copy the driver number.

then post that information back here!

requested info (I hope)
 

Hard drive:
WDC WD2500BEVS-75USTO

Driver:
Microsoft (provider)
6.0.6001.18000 (longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)

Your instructions for getting to this info was done on an XP system.
It's: right click "Computer">LC "properties">LC "Device Manager>select "Disk drives" to see device name (above)
Then RC device name>LC "properties">LC "Driver" tab>LC "Driver Details" to get version.
I hope this is the info you need.

Ed

Whatever...I didn't ask for the harddrive I asked for the CONTROLLER

It might be listed as IEDE or SATA contoller or ATA ATAPI or similar.
Although the IEDE,ATA,ATAPI controller would more than likely be for the optical drives that you have installed.

Ah, controller
 

Bear with my ignorance, I'm obviously in a little over my head.
I see 3 controller identifiers and I'm not sure which is the one you need, so here they are:

ATA Channel 0
Version 6.0.6001.18000(longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)

Intel 82801HEM/HBM SATA AHCI Controller
Version 7.0.1.1001

Intel ICH8M Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2850
Version 6.0.6001.18000

Should probably change my moniker to "Stumblebum"

[QUOTE=Ed McIntosh;12665]Bear with my ignorance, I'm obviously in a little over my head.
I see 3 controller identifiers and I'm not sure which is the one you need, so here they are:

ATA Channel 0
Version 6.0.6001.18000(longhorn_rtm.080118-1840)

Intel 82801HEM/HBM SATA AHCI Controller
Version 7.0.1.1001

Intel ICH8M Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2850
Version 6.0.6001.18000

Should probably change my moniker to "Stumblebum"[/QUOTE]

That is what we are looking for! The SATA controller. Now give me a chance to locate the driver for this guy in XP format and I think you can be up and on youe way shortly!

Ooh, Aah
 

My bellybutton is puckering and unpuckering in anticipation.

I did download all the XP drivers from the Dell website, amongst them is the Intel Driver-SATA hard drive R182441.exe, but it only loads (of course) if Windows is operational. You are apparently looking for something that is implemented during the install procedure, while it is still in a Dos-like state.

Ed

Yes and it is not looking to be an easy chore LOL...you might have to end up creating a slipstreamed installation disc in order to do this on this computer.

Yes
 

The "Slipstream installation disk" is what I have been trying to track down since after your 1st reply about my conundrum. I searched the Dell site and they spoke of such a thing like it's already a done deal, but it is only offered in conjunction with the proprietary XP install package. As I am already in possession of a generic copy of XP pro installation CD I wasn't interested in forking out $199 for the package. Unable to get anyone on the phone who will discuss this with me.
You are my only ray of sunshine in this quest.
Have done software fixes, system tune-ups and minor upgrades for years (I date back to CP/M on an Osborne computer) but this new-fangled shinola has thrown me for a loop.

Ed

slipstreaming is relatively easy.

All it is is creating a bootable cd with the windows XP installation folder (I386) plus the neccessary driver files for the computer and as well as the specific updates that are needed to conform to security issues.
One can add as much or as little to this as one wishes...including the installations of extra specific programs and applications. Basically it is designing and putting together a specific installation CD for a particular computer. The work is all ready set up and you just follow the prompts.

Here follow this guide and you will do just fine!

How To: Slipstream your XP installation | Maximum PC

It is pretty much step by step and will tell you where to find certain software to use!

Have Fun!

I use nLite to slipstream service packs and extra drivers in to Windows XP, as it is easy to use. Ther are guide on it's use at the website.

There is a Vista version as well...

nLite - Deployment Tool for the bootable Unattended Windows installation