WinXP 32-bit on a modern PC (ISO boot.wim + install.wim)

Discussion in 'Windows XP / Older OS' started by Gelip, Dec 18, 2024.

  1. UndergroundLare

    UndergroundLare MDL Novice

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    I have now used the USB I created with the tutorial to try and install Windows XP SP3 on the Lenovo M625q

    System Information:
    psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/ThinkCentre_M625_Tiny_Thin_Client_datasheet_EN.pdf

    The USB Installer boots correctly. I am able to select my C: Drive - an m.2 nvme 256gb SSD. The installer automatically reformats the C: drive and extracts the installation files on to the C: Drive. I make it all the way to the step where the installer asks me to press any key to continue.

    The computer restarts automatically and shows the Windows XP Startup Logo. Then it quickly flashes a BSOD and automatically reboots. It reboots so fast that I had to actually record the blue screen with my cell phone in order to read the text.

    Here are screenshots all in one post (shown in chronological order):
    imgur.com/a/boot-sequence-1GiFJ1m

    Please let me know if you have any ideas on what to try next. Thank you!

    I still do not have 5 posts on this forum yet - so my account does not have privileges to post links. Please copy and paste the url.
     
  2. Gelip

    Gelip MDL Senior Member

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    What is most important can not be seen on BSOD.
    • boot PC from USB WinXP installer and Terminate script pressing Ctrl+C
    • run regedit, click HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE then load C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system registry file under ddd key
    • go to ddd\ControlSet001\Control\CrashControl then change AutoReboot to 0
    • unload ddd hive
    • try boot PC from disk - WinXP stuck at BSOD
    • now take a picture or write what error it displays
     
  3. UndergroundLare

    UndergroundLare MDL Novice

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  4. Gelip

    Gelip MDL Senior Member

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    @UndergroundLare
    BSOD 0A IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
    Maybe a RAM or power supply problem - I don't know :confused:
     
  5. UndergroundLare

    UndergroundLare MDL Novice

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    I tried using the USB installer on another machine - a DELL XPS 13 9370 with i7-8550u and 16gb soldered RAM. It installed properly (I was missing lots of drivers, but the installer worked fine).

    I will continue to troubleshoot the Lenovo ThinkCentre M625q. The Lenovo has functioned perfectly with Linux Mint, and ChromeOS Flex. So I think the hardware is 100% functional. I will try swapping the RAM on the machine with some spares that I have and see if it makes any difference.
     
  6. Gelip

    Gelip MDL Senior Member

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  8. Gelip

    Gelip MDL Senior Member

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    #71 Gelip, Jun 11, 2025
    Last edited: Jun 11, 2025
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    @diderius6
    Hi. Maybe you know this BSOD 0A in xp32, something you can advise?
    @UndergroundLare
    You have a COM port so run debugging and check in WinDbg what is causing this error.
    In boot.ini add this switch:
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    /debug /debugport=COM1: /baudrate=115200
    Connect pc to other using nullmodem cable then run WinDbg and Kernel Debugging on serial 115200
     
  9. rami2000

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    @Gelip
    Thank you for Converting my reply to a topic.