How To Install Windows XP on Dell Inspiron 1525 or Downgrading Vista
Follow this simple Installation step to downgrade Windows Vista to Windows XP.
a. You have to prepare SATA Driver on your USB Disk. You may get the Dell Inspiron 1525 SATA HERE
b. You have to prepare Dell Inspiron 1525 Wireless Card Driver as well known as Broadcom BCM 4311.
c. For Dell Inspiron 1525 Webcam you have to get Creative Labs Webcam that you may get it in the Windows Update Sites.
d. Get Marvell Yukon 88E8040 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller drivers.
e.
Video Card Driver Intel GM965
Dell Application Software Quickset
Ricoh R5C833 Flash Drive controller Driver
Sound Audio Driver Dell Inspiron 1525 SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD
Download Intel Chipset
Dell Inspiron 1525 Modem Conexant D330,HDA,MDC,v.92,
Touchpad
Notes: After installing windows XP, you have to prepare windows Downgrade XP patch for Dell Inspiron 1525 before installing Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module and finish Dell Inspiron 1525 driver for Windows XP Installation. Enjoy Xp on your Dell Inspiron 1525 Notebooks.
March 21st, 2008 08:40
I want to give thanks for giving a proper sugestion that how can i install windows xp in insipiron 1525,,,,,
March 27th, 2008 05:05
Dude, you are the MAN. I stubled upon ur site by accident. I downgraded my 1525 to XP without checking for the drivers first. It has been hard but I had found most of them. BUT, I was missing the Yukon and Ricoh drivers…couldn’t find them ANYWHERE until you. I am so impressed. Too bad this site isn’t listed in any search engine. It would’ve helped me SO much. Anyway, the only driver that’s not working is the Touchpad. I have used several ones from the Dell website and went to Synaptics website also…just CAN’T get it to work right. Any suggestions?
-Thanks a million.
March 28th, 2008 09:51
Apos instalar o Win Xp no Dell Inspiron 1525, não encontro os drivers de Som e Modem. Se alguem tiver me mande por favor.
March 29th, 2008 12:54
I want to downgrade vista to XP on dell Inspiron1525,so ineed the drivers of the dell laptop 1525,can any one help me out
March 29th, 2008 17:23
Excellent job man… very usefull for us…. Thanks a lot.
March 29th, 2008 22:43
Thank you very much. It is very very very useful.
March 30th, 2008 05:04
Hey, I tried doing all this, but while I was putting Wireless card drivers, I got the error message saying that no compatible hardware was found.
I dont know, why is this occuring, can u please help me in this regard.
Presently I am not able to set up the wireless network.
March 30th, 2008 09:10
@Neha you may reinstall your Dell Inspiron 1525 Video graphics driver, I hope it will resolve your VGA problems
March 31st, 2008 03:20
This solution did not work for my case
March 31st, 2008 06:15
I have an error when installing the webcam driver. It is not updated by Windows Update. Dell provided the CD with my computer, but it is “vista” only driver, and even if i can install it, it does not work.
April 1st, 2008 05:29
I have tried a lot to find the drivers of audio device,the drivers above are not supported my dell Inspiron 1525 laptop.So,please provide me the drivers.
April 1st, 2008 12:18
Thanks a lot man. Just bought a 1525 and downloaded the exact drivers you said.
April 1st, 2008 13:51
i will try these one for my dell 1525…………thanks in advance
April 1st, 2008 23:48
Very good !!
Excellent job!! Thanks ….
April 2nd, 2008 06:07
The unknown audio device that shows up is actually HDMI. If you look in the extracted files\folders from the Intel Graphics driver linked at the top (must be the one from Dell), the HDMI folder contained the drivers you want.
April 2nd, 2008 08:10
Thanks for the really helpful information. Tried it and Everything is working fine but there is an yellow patch in device manager (HD audio Bus) I have installed KB 888111 but still. I was wondering why dell is not providing this in their support page. They simply want to make people’s life miserable or do they have a profit in this?
Jaison Philip
April 4th, 2008 12:08
Thanks a lot man. Just bought a 1525 and downloaded the exact drivers you said.
For webcam just go on next site:
http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/
April 4th, 2008 18:05
excellent research….nicely done, saved us all lots of time and headaches. Thanks!
April 5th, 2008 23:32
To install the
KB888111 hot fix from MS. You can google it. I found mine at
http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=47079
After this is installed, install the Intel drivers. Intel_GM965-Express-Chipset-_A05_R173064.exe . This will install the HDMI Audio and fix the exclamation mark.
I found all of the drivers for my 1525 by going to the 1520 dell support page, and downloading the drivers for the XP version.
For the touchpad you need to find an Alps driver. I used the D630 version. Dell name R165804.exe
April 6th, 2008 15:26
This is a fantastic post and an amazing time saver.
Two quick questions:
1. Exactly which Creative webcam driver should we download
2. I would prefer to have this (soon to arrive to me) Dell 1525 dual boot XP and Vista; is anyone here doing that?
Thank you.
April 7th, 2008 07:17
How do I install the SATA driver after I have installed XP in ATA mode?
April 7th, 2008 10:18
thanks, it was very useful
April 8th, 2008 20:32
Thanks ever so! Been helping out a mate with her laptop and found everything I needed here……..diamond! Thanks……….
April 10th, 2008 06:31
My 1525 came with free dos. How do I install drivers
April 10th, 2008 07:27
Thank you.
Approach suggested works, except for wireless. I’ve got an error message on mu inspiron c540. Any ideas?
April 10th, 2008 13:50
this is very un helpfull. i dont care bout the drivers all i want to know is how do i install XP. can someone please tell me cos this is no help at all
April 10th, 2008 16:00
Thank you SO MUCH for posting this. It saves me a ton of time of cobbling together drivers and finding the right ones. Kudos to you!
April 10th, 2008 16:33
ya ,
you can dual boot xp and vista on a pre installed dell with vista.
but i am not sure if the 1520 drivers will work for 1525 if any one have used them please let me know
.
I am planning to get 1525 in some time and install Microsoft
Virtual PC and then install xp on it use these drivers to check if they work fine on it.
untill then if any body tries these steps please let me know the results.
Thanks.
have look at these links to puit xp in dual boot..
http://lifehacker.com/software/geek-to-live/partition-and-image-your-hard-drive-with-the-system-rescue-cd-292972.php
http://lifehacker.com/software/dual-boot/dual-boot-windows-xp-on-a-pre+installed-vista-pc-248936.php
April 10th, 2008 21:41
Hey,
Do you have what I need to do to install Win XP Pro 64 bits on machine without operating system. I try to use this drivers, nLite and my copy of windows to make a bootable copy. But still the system can’t detect the hard drive. Do you have any suggestions?
April 10th, 2008 22:07
Thanks for the posts! Great resource! I did some research and found out that the Inspiron 1525 and 1520 are very similar. If you go to support.dell.com and choose drivers for Inspiron 1520, you WILL find WindowsXP drivers. I used practically all the drivers for the 1520 to downgrade my Inpsiron1525. The only thing left was the High Def sound, which is found in the Video driver folder under HDMI (thanks to this post).
Good work, everyone!!!
April 12th, 2008 14:50
thanks for drivers details but please send driver details for wi-fi
April 14th, 2008 09:14
Dell webcam driver for inspiron 1525:
R165116.EXE
download from dell’s support site: http://support.euro.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=be&l=nl&s=gen&releaseid=R165116&formatcnt=1&libid=0&fileid=222145
April 15th, 2008 15:20
There are better drivers than the ones listed above.
1. Whenever possible, use drivers from the Inspiron 1525 website. Many of the drivers are the same for Vista and XP, notably:
Alps touchpad, Marvell Ethernet.
The Intel GMA and Sigmatel ones are NOT. Use the Inspiron 1520 instead.
Another tip — for most average users, it is a waste of time to configure ACHI, use ATA mode instead.
Unless you are running 7,200 rpm drives, the performance difference is negligible.
Note that Dell ships Vostros and Inspiron 1520s with XP in ATA mode.
I got 100% of the devices on the 1525 to work — but it took time.
April 15th, 2008 19:53
to nathaniel
Power on you Mobile
Insert XP CD
Reboot and press F12 when DELL logo appear
select boot from CD-ROM
when prompt “hit a key to boot from cd-rom” hit enter
Window setup should start
..
If Windows does not recognize your SATA drive
you either have to insert a driver during boot time (I don’t know how to do that)
or what I did is:
Reboot and press F2 to enter setup
Disable FCM
Change SATA to work on ATA mode
exist setup (with save)
Start windows setup again.
April 15th, 2008 21:11
FYI – You know that this will VOID the warranty in most cases. If you change the drivers and factory installed OS – Dell is not obligated to assist you with any tech support issue. Especially with Bootleg OS’s
Besides, it is not as easy as you think. Hope you back up everything first and know what you are doing. If it was this easy, everyone would be doing this.
April 16th, 2008 15:49
Techie,
Stop the BS fear mongering.
It will void the software portion of the warranty unless you were to reinstall Vista on it via the backup disks and just simply don’t tell them that you installed XP.
The easy solution, which is the one I used, is to buy a brand new drive (in my case an SATA 7,200 rpm drive that is better than the one it came with) from someone like newegg.com and then install XP on it.
The old drive I bought a casing for and is using as an external hard drive with the Vista crap on it intact.
It is not as hard as you make it out to be.
My standard time to do this job (without AHCI activated) is about 3 hours, most of the time waiting for XP to load.
Standard time to do it with AHCI if you have the disk with drivers made with nlite on hand is exactly the same.
Add 1 hr to make the AHCI boot disk if you don’t have one.
Take any longer than these times, and you can have your Techie credentials revoked.
April 16th, 2008 23:56
Hi, Yesterday i removed vista and loaded windows xp pro sp2 on my dell inspiron 1525. I installed all the drivers as listed above. But after i restarted my system(after installing all the drivers), I find that the display when set at a resolution of 1440 x 990 is not all the clear as it used to be when Vista was installed. But i do really need Windows Xp due to various reasons. It would be great if someone could help me out in this issue please.!!!
Thanks,
Vijay.C
April 17th, 2008 13:42
You probably have to get a more up-to-date X3100 driver — which one did you install?
Alternatively, go into the Intel Graphics settings and play with the settings and see if it improves.
April 17th, 2008 14:27
Hi Guys,
I am going to purchase Inspiron 1525 and install XP on it as per above. I can see now on Dell website that the graphic card is x3100 (not Intel GM965) and on dell website there is no X3100 drivers at all… Can anyone tell me what’s going on?
Thanks
Raf.
April 17th, 2008 16:11
Hey D,
I tried installing the latest x3100 graphics driver, but still i see the same issue.
I also changed the settings in the intel graphics settings option. I found out that the if i change my resolution to 1440 x 990 and change my aspect ratio to center desktop, it works fine. But even then, if i play a song in the WMP and select a visualization, I can see the visualization effects working at lesser frames per second.
Could you please point out towards what i should do to get this alright?
Thanks,
Vijay.C
April 17th, 2008 20:31
Tell me if this problem arise if you are running Vista?
I suspect there is some sort of conflict with the HDMI drivers… are those installed properly?
April 18th, 2008 19:37
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April 18th, 2008 21:28
I bought an Inspiron 1525 today.I have some problems with Sata drivers.Finaly i made that change from bios(Sata to ata) and i’ve instaled Windows Xp.Before that i tried to integrate sata driver with nlite but did’n work.Now i can’t change ata back to sata because i don’t know how to update hdd drivers.Does enyone know if it’s a problem if i let it so?and my compuer runs with ata ??I have a small problem with High Def sound but i try to rezolve it now.All others devices are installed and all it’s ok.
Thanks.
April 18th, 2008 21:30
Could anyone explain me a.point:You have to prepare SATA Driver on your USB Disk. USB disk means an USB Floppy?or can i use a memory stick?
April 19th, 2008 03:32
You cannot switch back to AHCI from ATA emulation mode after you installed XP.
XP will crash.
Slipstream of SATA drivers work welll but you MUST select the proper ICH8 driver.
Do not select the ICH9 driver, or the ICH8 drivers for RAID.
Select only 1 driver or the thing will crash.
I do not know if the USB floppy trick will work — try it and let us know if it does.
If you got it working on ATA mode, you are well advised to just leave it.
Unless you are a performance freak like me.
April 19th, 2008 13:04
Problem with Kworld VS ATSC 33U Hybrid HDTV Analog TV USB adaptor card running Totalmedia Software.
If anyone managed to get this to work, please let me know.
I installed the latest KWorld drivers from their website, but the pictures show up as 3 separate pictures overlaid as if there is a problem with the horizontal sync.
My installation will play DVDs fine with the PowerDVD player (not the MediaDirect Dell /Cybermedia player).
April 20th, 2008 11:10
I can’t use the wireless card driver for WinXP. anyone knows why? help me please.
April 20th, 2008 12:19
Exactly which Creative webcam driver should we download
2. I would prefer to have this (soon to arrive to me) Dell 1525 dual boot XP and Vista; is anyone here doing that? not able to acess my web cam its model 1525 dell
April 20th, 2008 12:40
Thank you for this guide. Like many people above I had a few problems:
1. Problems with wireless LAN (wlan)
2. Problems with Sound Device
3. Problems with WebCam
4. Problems with Touchpad
Solutions:
1. WLAN Driver
Downlaod and install:
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=N&Inst=Yes&ProductID=2259&DwnldID=15809&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows*%20XP%20Professional&lang=eng
3. Audio Driver:
http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=au&cs=aubsd1&l=en&s=bsd&releaseid=R171789&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1520&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=8907&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=2&catid=3&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=3&fileid=235761
After I unpacked this file, another self-extracting file unpacked itself and then I think was supposed to auto-install. It didn’t, and I think this may have been because I had slipstreamed Windows XP SP3. If it doesn’t auto-install for you, what you need to do is run these two files that the compressed file unpacked:
HDAQFE\win2k_xp\us\Kb835221.exe
HDAQFE\win2k_xp\us\qfx.exe
2. WebCam Driver:
Download and install:
http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=au&cs=aubsd1&l=en&s=bsd&releaseid=R165116&formatcnt=1&libid=0&fileid=222145
4. Touchpad:
Download and install:
http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=au&cs=aubsd1&l=en&s=bsd&releaseid=R165804&SystemID=WRK_NBK_PNT_P4_M4300&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=14029&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=2&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=17&fileid=223709
Comments:
These problems took ages to solve – especially the audio driver. My audio drivers still show up with exclamation marks next to them in device manager, but they are finally working after doing the above. If I had of known it was going to be so difficult I probably would have stuck with Vista, or at least not formatted the recovery partition! To anyone who is reading this before they have formatted and discovered there are no XP drivers for the Inspiron 1525: Be very, very cautious.
April 21st, 2008 00:24
Cameron,
The remaining problems in your audio drivers come from the modem — you got to install the modem drivers or you are going to have that problem.
I am afraid I had a much easier time than you did —
If I am not mistaken — you could have recovered your machine easily without the recovery partition because the DVDs are included with the machine.
However, I do feel if you are going to that much trouble, you might as well spring for a really good 7,200 rpm hard drive.
My audio drivers installed fine because I used the ones from the Inspiron 1520.
The touchpad driver you should use is the one for the Inspiron 1525 because it supports Vista and XP.
———-
As for the people with wireless card problems — be sure you install the right drivers as there are several different flavors of hardware — Intel and Dell, to begin with.
They are not compatible driver wise.
I am quite satisfied with mine because I paid $500 for it at Best Buy, handily beating the price of the regular priced Dell 1525s by several hundred.
April 21st, 2008 04:00
Done! two thumbs up to Cameron Young. My wireless LAN is working right now. Dell Inspiron 1525 uses Intel 3945ABG PRO/Wireless Network Adapter. By the way, i tried press “Home” button on the notebook, but there is an warning message “Unable to launch Dell Media Experience…”. if i not mistaken, i have installed the software, but why i can’t launch the application?
April 21st, 2008 09:50
thnks alot for generous kind. it’s really valuable information for dell 1525 victims to have xp flavour
April 21st, 2008 13:49
Eizan,
The 1525 uses both the Intel and Atheros wireless card, depending on your particular model. I have a 1525-100B which came with Atheros. The build to orders can come with either. Go check on the 1525 Vista drivers site and it will confirm this.
The reason you can’t use the “Home” button is because you did not install the Cybermedia MediaDirect player, which has to be installed ahead of the OS install.
There might be a way to retrofit it if you re-partition the hard drive, but I haven’t tried that.
There is no need to do it if you have an old PowerDVD disk lying around that lets you use a software player to play DVDs. Audio disks you can play with Windows Media Player.
I think the industry went to this kind of a player (which is based on Linux) because it offered tighter controls on copy protection compared to the ones that ran as an application on XP.
April 21st, 2008 15:45
Hi ! I got a problem with this device,and could not fix it :
Modem Device On High Definition Audio Bus
I did exactly the same,what is adviced, and tried to run the hotfix form microsoft website called : HDAQFE\win2k_xp\us\Kb835221.exe
HDAQFE\win2k_xp\us\qfx.exe
But the exclamation sign still next to the device.
I really do not care about this,i just want to know what could be the problem.
And the audi driver is bad quality I think,coz I listenning MP3’s and they are cutting, like the processor is bad or something like this.
Any Solution ?
please mail me at : firedaddy at freemail dot hu
April 21st, 2008 18:20
I just tested my machine with the Sigmatel audio drivers for the 1520 and the modem driver properly installed.
It played MP3s fine.
So the reasonable conclusion is you either got the wrong drivers or they were not properly installed.
I would delete the old ones, and then start over by downloading them and reinstalling again.
Be sure you install the Microsoft High Definition Audio drivers as well.
April 21st, 2008 19:17
I did download that 1 what you sent,and it was installed, and works not so fine.
Maybe i need to reinstall all my system..
April 21st, 2008 20:35
Reinstalling everything is extreme — there is probably nothing wrong.
Just remove the drivers for sound, both the working and non-working ones, and then reinstall them (it should be automatic if the drivers are in the directory).
Remember the Microsoft HDA drivers are separate — and you also need the HDMI drivers (for the Intel HDMI connector) as well. Plus the modem drivers.
If you want to be sure you have the right drivers, you have to run the install program again.
Try to use the drivers from the Dell 1525 Vista site if at all possible — if all else fails, try the sound driver from the Dell D630 — it is a current model machine that has the same sound chip as the Inspiron 1525.
It should work.
April 22nd, 2008 01:03
Wow. Thanks for your efforts. Saved me alot of time and trouble. All set up with XP and no SPLATS!
April 22nd, 2008 04:45
Hi
I have installed XP on my Inspiron-1525 but i was unable to get the Video-Drivers pls send me the Link to thanks
Krishna
April 22nd, 2008 07:01
It works fine.I did not mean nothing is works ! it is just so annoying.The sound is good,just the exlamation sign next to the modem.I will never use the modem device on high audio bus.I do not know what is the problem,but i will find out.I am that man who triing to fix it,till it works fine.
Anyway.Thanx for help D ! just one more question.What is the HDMI connector for ?
Does anybody use it ?
April 22nd, 2008 09:51
I made it ! I setup the Modem on High Def Audio Driver manually,and find the driver in the modem drivers directory. Thanx guys !
April 22nd, 2008 12:49
The HDMI connector is for output of video and audio from a “protected source” to an external “protected device”.
Or, strip away the BS, it is an effort by RIAA, Hollywood, Microsoft, etc. to find a way to allow PCs to play THEIR content and yet make it quite difficult to copy the content.
If you run Vista, the software spends a good chunk of its time policing your hardware to be sure that you are not tweaking it to steal music and videos.
A brilliant way to turn a $1,000+ piece of computer technology into a $50 video or CD player.
People who have benchmarked Windows Server 2008 against Vista (both of which are based on the same code except for content protection in Vista) estimate that there is a 11 to 17% performance hit because of content protection.
That, plus remote driver revocation (which means Microsoft can arbitrarily turn off your drivers remotely) is the No. 1 reason I went to XP.
I have no intention of playing Blu Ray movies in my PC, and if I want to do that, I would buy a $50 player. (They are not $50 now, but will be in a few years.)
For people who are audiophiles, the next problem is that Vista have ceased to support the use of hardware sound cards like Soundblaster’s line. The functionality has gone into software and is inextricably intertwined with content protection.
So independent creators of music who need computer power to do so pretty much have no choice but to abandon Vista either for XP or for Linux.
Ditto for independent producers of Video who want to hook up snazzy hardware based video processors that are not HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) compliant.
The bottom line is Microsoft have decided to make their PCs serve as dumb boxes for playing movies and music for Hollywood and RIAA, and have forsaken the people who paid their bills all these years…… people like us.
April 22nd, 2008 15:04
Thanks to all. This was very helpful.
April 22nd, 2008 19:31
I recently downgrade my wifes 1525 to XP and got all the drivers to work no problem, however I had 2 of the yellow exclamation and managed to get rid of 1 of them with the Sigma Drivers, is there a reason as to why I ha 2 errors of the same name? Did I not install something out of order? Though everything seems to be running fine I would still like to get rid of the 2nd error/yellow exclamation. Thanks!!!
April 23rd, 2008 07:28
MikeV what is the correct name of the device, which has error ? maybe I can help u cos i had the same problem ! If it is the Modem Device on High Audio Bus, You have to search for the driver manually in your modems drivers directory.or on every driver try to update from the internet, it should be works !!
I hope it it helpful to u
April 23rd, 2008 10:14
I have the same problem as V with the video driver. I installed the video from 1520 and, even in the native resolution( 1280*800 on 32bits), image is blurry. When the driver is not installed, the image on the display is perfect, but the refresh rate is very slow so somehow I have to install a driver for video. If anyone had this prroblem and solved it please leave a replay.
Thanks!
PS: the problem with HDAB disappeared on my laptop when I installed video controller.
April 23rd, 2008 12:48
i want XP Driver for Marvell Yukon 88E8040 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller drivers.
i want to downgrade Windows Vista to Windows XP. so plz sent all the drivers for Dell Inspiron 1525.
VERY URGENT, VERY URGENT, VERY URGENT, VERY URGENT, VERY URGENT
April 24th, 2008 01:09
There is no question that following the above instructions will yield blurry video. I was freaking out about this but finally solved it. Do NOT use Dell drivers, instead use the generic Intel drivers for the Mobile Intel 965 Express chipset found on the Intel website. Once I did that (after two or three reformats!) the video was crystal clear. I’m not sure why everyone isn’t talking about this. I guess I (and a couple other people who have posted above) are more picky?
And for those who are having problems with wireless, you need to make sure you get the correct drivers. There is the Dell card and the Intel card. Get the correct drivers.
Also, I was fairly easily able to use the standard XP SP2 CD along with a USB floppy drive and the Intel SATA drivers. Just press F6 (or is it F2, can’t remember) when prompted, just after the blue screen appears. Then select the non-RAID driver for the ICH8.
Oh, and if you want Media Direct, INSTALL IT FIRST with the disc that came with the 1525!!! I read somewhere that if you do not do this, you might screw up your boot sector if you accidentally press the little house button when the computer is powered up. It will try to launch the Media Direct app and fail, sometimes with disaterous results, according to reports. It’s only 3GB, and might be useful, so you may as well do it.
One last thing. Once you install an OS from a CD or DVD as opposed to the built-in hard drive recovery partition, you will never be able to use that partition again, so you may as well delete it when installing the OS. You wil regain 10GB of HD space and the 1525 ships with a Vista recovery DVD, although you need to reinstall all the drivers from the drivers disc that also came with the 1525. Probably a cleaner way of doing it anyway since you don’t have to reinstall all the crapware that Dell loads up.
Good luck. It isn’t *that* easy to do this, but if you follow the instructions on this page (with my and others’ caveats) you should be OK.
April 24th, 2008 13:52
shinas !!
Ther drivers what you want, are on the top of this comments…
April 24th, 2008 16:55
pls i need to install linux on my dell inspiron 1525 preinstalled with vista can anybody help me.
April 25th, 2008 11:29
Just get a linux boot disk, slap it in the machine, and install it as dual boot.
Nothing simpler.
Or you can reformat the Dell drive and have a clean install.
Take your pick.
April 25th, 2008 11:43
Dan,
Thank you for a great post — the only observations I have are:
The “most recommend” method I have is to spend the $100 or $200 to get a brand new drive and do a clean, clean install.
I had no problem with the residuals of Media Direct or any other problems from a clean install. Besides, by keeping the old drive around with Vista on it, you can always plug it back in and get something done in a crunch.
Buy an USB external casing for about $10 for the discarded drive and it becomes a backup drive.
Using the USB floppy is a means I did not explore because I didn’t have one. Using the drive in ATA mode instead means you don’t have to do this.
***** The key is, whatever method you choose, whether USB Floppy or slipstream with nlite, you MUST choose the correct ICH8 driver — do not use the ones listed for RAID, etc. use the one listed first.*******
If I had to do a second machine with a USB floppy or my slipstreamed disk, my standard time would be about 3 hours.
Not bad, when just setting up the pre-installed Vista takes about an hour.
April 25th, 2008 14:29
OK, I just did another reinstall and have a couple of corrections.
1) First, to correct some confusing stuff I wrote from my previous late-night, sleep-deprived (I have a one-week-old son!) post. Regarding Media Direct, what I meant to say is that you really must install it, and install it FIRST, before loading XP. It repartitions your hard drive so you can’t do it after the XP install. If you do not install it, I read some reports that it will screw up your system. What happens is that if you press the little house button when the computer is off, it turns on an trys to find the Media Direct partition. If it doesn’t find it, reportedly, it will mess things up. So for the 3GB it costs you, and some decent utility, I recommend installing it.
2) It is indeed F6 you press when using a USB floppy with XP cd. The you specify your hardware and as D said above, you MUST select the ICH8 non-RAID driver.
3) Regarding D’s post, just to be clear, I am certainly doing a clean install. The Media Direct disc repartitions your HD, completely destroying the Dell restore partition. Yes, it takes 3GB away from you, but the ability to access certain files without booting windows, and preventing boot code corruption seems like a good trade-off.
4) In addition to my recommendation about using the Intel Graphics drivers, I also recommend using the Intel Chipset drivers instead of anything provided by Dell.
5) You will still need to extract the Dell Inspiron 1520 graphics drivers, search for R173064 on Dell’s support site, to get the HDMI drivers.
6) Not sure about others, but I’m using Dell file number R165804 for the Alps trackpad. I seem to remember having problems on my first attempt at the downgrade with the file recommend in the original post. If you have problems getting the trackpad speacial features to work, use R165804.
After using Vista Home Premium for a about a week, I really can’t say enough bad things about it. It is slower than XP, uses about 3x the RAM, has less networking functionality than XP Pro (will not remember network passwords after reboot!), doesn’t allow for modifying security policies so you must hack the registry, and is just an overall pain in the butt. I’ll reconsider when SP2 is released, but for now, I’m back to XP and much happier.
Overall, this really is an easy process if you know a little bit about installing an OS. If anyone needs help, feel free to email me: xpdowngrade[at] dgnetworks [dot] com. I’ll do my best to help you out. Enjoy XP!
April 25th, 2008 20:47
@Dan
I’ve changed it
April 26th, 2008 01:28
admin,
You now have quit an installed base of people who have improved on the original post.
Is it time to rewrite the post incorporating the best ideas here?
April 26th, 2008 06:04
I followed through on all steps in original post and a few of the comment suggestions. I have everything working now except for one pesky USB device (properties shows it as USB\VID_413c&pid_8145…….etc). Any ideas as to what this darn device is?? Many thanks in advance!
April 27th, 2008 02:30
UncD, is it your integrated webcam? Do you see that in the device manager under Imaging Devices? If not, that would be my guess.
April 28th, 2008 12:41
Hi
Thanx a lot man… It really worked…
Gates is desperatly trying to sell his super failure…Vista. It is such a paper wrap…
April 28th, 2008 15:37
Best Buy has the Inspiron 1525-100B this week for $499.
April 29th, 2008 20:39
i have all the drivers required now, they are as follows:
dell notebook system software
intel mobile chipset
ricoh r5c833
marvell 88e80xx ethernet controller
sigmatel stac 92xx cmajor hd audio
Intel_GM965-Express-Chipset-_A05_R173064
broadcom bd accelerator solution
dell wireless 355 bluetooth module patch
dell wireless 355 bluetooth module
conexant d330,hda,mdc,v92 modem
creative labs laptop integrated webcam
dell bios
dell quickset
dell touchpad
dell wireless 400 wireless usb minicard
dell wireless 1390 wlan minicard
dell wireless mobile broadband minicard
Intel wireless wifi link 4965agn
can somebody please tell me in which order should i install these drivers. thank you
April 30th, 2008 14:44
Suggested Order:
Dell Quickplay if you want it to work.
That partitions your drive, etc. and if you change the partition in future, it may kludge it up.
Then:
SATA drivers if you activate AHCI need to be installed at same time as OS. Alternative is to use drive in ATA compatibility mode.
Install Windows, follow with:
Intel Chipset — citical
Then GM drivers
Wifi — if you do this, the rest can be done via wifi download — save time.
Sigmatel sound, microsoft HDA, Modem driver
Everything else.
May 1st, 2008 11:00
thanks D, much appreciated.
May 2nd, 2008 13:58
Great respect. man. A lot of great respect.
May 4th, 2008 12:55
A LOT OF THANKS FOR HELP ME IAM VERY VERY HAPPY
THANKS
May 4th, 2008 13:59
Install Order post above says Quickplay.
It should read MEDIADIRECT.
Sorry.
May 4th, 2008 15:17
What do you think guys, is it possible to integrate all of this drivers to a windows xp install disk with Nlite ? Any idea, or experience ??
May 5th, 2008 05:22
It is probably possible, but here are your hurdles:
a) machine configurations are different.
So the integrated disk MIGHT be specific to one machine unless you have some sort of a way for the install program to not install, eg the Intel Wireless for the Dell Wireless cards.
b) there has to be no conflicting drivers
i.e. the right AHCI driver, etc.
May 5th, 2008 06:15
D
I want to make my own install disk for my inspiron 1525.So i have all the drivers,and want to integrate them into the setup disk.
May 5th, 2008 11:58
you are great…. i really appreciating u…and seeking further helps….
well done man…. iam stilll having problems with wireless lan… o i willl be make it sooon…and thnks a lot..
May 5th, 2008 16:02
This was awesome – I’d thought I’d collected the right ones from Dell but had troubles with the wireless and audio – thanks to you I’ve now got my 1525 ready to go. Excellent job!
May 5th, 2008 23:14
Worked great for me! Thanks!!
May 6th, 2008 05:31
thnx so much for the topic its very usefull
and all drivers here installed but the bluetooth not
i need the driver bcm2045 for xp
thnx in advance
May 7th, 2008 02:44
I was also having problems with the Intel 965 Chipset and being blurry. I did a lot of searching and found that it was a bug in the most recent driver from intel:
http://softwarecommunity.intel.com/isn/Community/en-US/forums/thread/30244215.aspx
Apparently you need to change the Intel properties from Full Screen to Center Desktop. It is under the Intel Icon in the control panel. Click on Aspect Ration Options.
May 7th, 2008 06:09
After installing Windows XP and installing all of the drivers, I have a yellow Exclamation mark next to Conexant Setup API. Does anyone know how to fix this? The Conexant HDA modem seems to be working fine. Also, I cannot put the laptop to standby or hibernate. Does anyone know where I can obtain the power management driver?
May 7th, 2008 11:44
i was tried to install windows xp in my dell inspiron 1525.but when setup get started it cant found any storage device please help me i hate window vista
May 7th, 2008 15:23
shardy !
There are to ways to solve this problem !
1: is to setup in the bios your hard drive to ATA mode there are to options AHCI and ATA, and u need the ata
2:(recomended!) get the Nlite,and the SATA driver, and integrate it in a setup disk.
You can find how to do it here : http://news.softpedia.com/news/Install-Windows-XP-On-SATA-Without-a-Floppy-F6-47807.shtml
i hope it was helpful !
May 7th, 2008 15:26
shwing : u need to setup manually.So u need to show the windows,where is the driver.if i remember well, the modem driver is above this posts !
the power management driver is in the chipset, but u can setup the standby and hibernante somewhere else ! I think it is in the control panel/power management setup, and there should be an option to enable hibernate
May 8th, 2008 07:25
Firedaddy: Thanks, I installed the Video chipset driver and it resolved the power managment issue. However, I still have that yellow exclamation mark next to “Conexant setup api” under system devices. Does anyone have this problem? I don’t even know what it is for. I’m assuming that it has something to do with the modem.
May 8th, 2008 07:57
For High Definition Audio Bus Drivers to get go to C:\DELL\drivers – Locate the VGA Driver Extracted folder and prompt for the HDMA driver file. Installation completed it will work perfect !!!!
Thank you friends. Have a great day !
Firoz
May 8th, 2008 12:04
If all else fails, try deleting the offending device, reboot, and see if it solves the problem.
May 8th, 2008 15:40
Has anyone sucessfully installed XP as a second OS? I’m trying to decide whether to downgrade a 1525 to XP or configure a dual boot.
May 8th, 2008 23:44
Cameron Young I love you!!
I installed XP on a co worker’s laptop. He is going back to his country and bringing this laptop to his mother. Vista does not work there. I got everything to work but the wireless. I tried and tried until I foung your post and walla it works!! I cannot thank you enough for that link you provided!!
May 9th, 2008 05:35
Gileon,
I went the route of a brand new hard drive (so as not to kludge up the Media Direct partition as well as to have a safe backup.
Hard drives are so cheap you can do that, and use the old drive as a portable backup by buying a casing.
I think this is a far more conservative strategy — and ensure you have some sort of a working machine that, without a doubt, is fully warranted by Dell if you need to send it in.
Dual boots with Vista / XP are possible and the instructions are here:
http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_vista_and_xp_with_vista_installed_first__the_stepbystep_guide.htm
Good luck, let us know how it works out.
May 9th, 2008 06:39
why is it good ? the dual OS ? it is sux I think ! V
May 9th, 2008 10:04
Thanks for all the help guys. I have one problem though, I am not getting the driver for “Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus” could someone help me to find this driver for Inspiron 1525 XP OS. Thanks.
May 9th, 2008 13:11
i bought inspiron 1525 windows vista home edition and downgraded to xp SP2 Professional. I down loaded drivers mentioned in the website and works fine.
when i looked in computer management
Other devices has Exclaimation mark, It has two things inside, those are also have exclaimation marks.
audio device on high definition audio bus
sm bus controller
Any help greatly appreciated
thanks in advance
Jay
May 9th, 2008 17:34
Franklyn B and Jay Polam !
If u are too lazy to read all posts, here is teh solution !
The High Definition Audio Bus driver located in the Video Card Drivers Directory !
So u have to setup manually the driver, and show te windows xp where is the driver !
Good Luck !
May 9th, 2008 17:37
correction ! read my number 61 post ! the driver can located in thge modem driver directory
May 9th, 2008 19:55
Thanks D
Laptop won’t be here for a week or two, I’ll probably try the dual boot just to see how it works. I’ll let everyone know how it works.
May 9th, 2008 21:34
@felks – Linux
There is no problem installing it if you do a clean install on a clean drive — I did mine on a drive with XP on it (a test install) and it also worked fine.
Just get yourself a boot disk image, and go.
May 10th, 2008 11:58
Hi I installed XP Sp2 on my ispiron 1525, I Installed all drivers except Wireless…i tried all wireless drivers mentioned here…but i cannot…i check the device manager, there driver for network controller installed……..plz help me.
May 10th, 2008 16:50
Hi, thx for drivers. i bought inspiron 1525 3 weeks ago and works fine. in romania cost aprox. 650E.
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May 11th, 2008 02:54
Depending on version, 1525s should cost somewhere between USD$500 to $1,000
650E is steep even for a high end version….
Remember to remind me to stay away from that place for computers…
May 11th, 2008 11:18
Hey thanks for the tips here. I was about 2 hours away from returning my new Dell Inspiron 1525 back to best buy. I gave Windows Vista a test drive for several hours and did not like it at all. My computer was running really sluggish and I was really starting to second guess my purchase.
Once I saw this site, and got Windows XP loaded up, I am very happy now. The new laptop is running like a champ, and my hate for Vista grows even more now.
May 11th, 2008 12:28
hi, tried to download Marvell Yukon 88E8040 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller drivers from the link but it gives me error 404. I really need those drivers. Any one to help me, I thank you very much in advance. any alternative way of geting Marvell Yukon 88E8040 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller drivers for Inspiron 1525.
May 11th, 2008 13:31
@julius.. the driver address is still working (Marvell Yukon 88E8040 )
May 13th, 2008 18:11
Hello
I cant install the sound card.
It tells me “the system does not support the driver you are attempting to install”
in device manager I have at Other Devices:
Network controller
PCI Device
can someone please help me ?
thanks.
May 13th, 2008 23:17
Thanks for Your great work! Very helpfull and usefull!
May 14th, 2008 13:09
Wow, this is a great post. I stumbled across it when searching for how to install Windows XP on Dell Inspiron 1525.
I know this is going to sound dumb but is there anybody who can explain in clear step by step way excatly how to go about the installation. I’m getting a very confused and distorted picture from all the posts.
This is what I understand:
STEP ONE:
First you have to install Cybermedia DirectMedia (how do you install this before installing the OS? Additionally, I was not supplied with any Cybermedia installation disc – so where can I download it?)
STEP TWO:
(credit: http://direct2dell.com/one2one/archive/2008/01/03/40345.aspx )
Use the SATA drive in “compatibility” mode by switching it via BIOS.
1.Go into BIOS by holding down F2 immediately after turning the power on.
2. Scroll down to Onboard Devices, expand it, select SATA Drive
3. Change the SATA setting from what it is (AHCI to ATA), exit to BIOS main menu
4. Go to Boot Order and make sure CD-ROM is specified as a boot device
5. Esc, save BIOS settings.
STEP THREE
Put Windows XP disk in CD ROM. Restart and hit key when it ask you to boot from CD-ROM
Install Windows XP
STEP FOUR
Install drivers in very specific order as per “magic”s directons.
Intel Chipset — citical
Then GM drivers
Wifi — if you do this, the rest can be done via wifi download — save time.
Sigmatel sound, microsoft HDA, Modem driver
Everything else.
May 14th, 2008 13:59
Hi, Thanks for the drivers… but the Audio driver is not working and found it 0KB in size. Could you please update the Audio driver… Everything else is fine..
May 14th, 2008 14:00
Please give me an update on Audio driver as soon as possible.
May 14th, 2008 15:28
Read the posts and then read them again. This site and this one on slipstreaming is all I used to get XP on my dell with Vista still installed.
May 14th, 2008 15:34
Read the posts and then read them again. This site and this one on slipstreaming are all I used.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Install-Windows-XP-On-SATA-Without-a-Floppy-F6-47807.shtml
Now have dual boot with Vista (installed first) and all the drivers installed.
Priceless. Had to use this site first to get the right SATA drivers to slipstream.
May 14th, 2008 21:07
I cannot find driver for network (wifi) adapter. Please help me !
May 14th, 2008 21:12
Sorry for my previous post. I found the drivers. They are on http://thepiratebay.org/tor/4165892/XP_Drivers_for_Dell_Inspiron_1525
May 14th, 2008 21:28
Hi Guys!
I am going to purchase new 1525 tommorow and downgrade to XP as per drivers at the top of this website.
Can anybody explain exactly what is the issue with this “house button”, which does not work if XP was downgraded? What is exactly going on about this 3GB partition as per posts above?
I found somewhere above, that DELL MEDIADIRECT thing solves this house button, but where to download it from and how to install it?
Many thanks for answers!
May 15th, 2008 09:28
To all who contributed here.
Well done in a big way. You saved me and many others.
Seriously…the net brings us all together……some serious intellignece from you all.
Always contribute….you just dont know what joy and ease you are bringing to peoples lives.
Phil
May 15th, 2008 18:51
I am purchasing a Dell Inspiron 1525 and will creae a dual-boot: XP and Apple Leapord. Let you know.
May 16th, 2008 15:39
Hi, i was wondering if for the win xp sp2 installer it is need to use an old fashioned 3 1/2″ floppy disk drive or if it is possible to use a USB thumb drive? So far I’ve try that and a CD Multisession with only the requiered files?
May 17th, 2008 07:24
Hi guys. Great job. I couldnt have done it with out your help. But i have a few hickups.. i was wondering if any1 can help.
Everytime i try installing the webcam drivers, it says i need DirectX9 or higher, but i already installed 9c. what do i do? I also still have a uninstalled driver. I dunno what is left!!!
May 17th, 2008 09:47
Hi everyone!
Even managed to install sata drivers (using n-lite) and dell mediadirect – DVD was attached in the box. Everyone who is affraid to go for XP – don’t worry, it takes few hours but it’s easy. I had ofcourse some issues. Not every link with the drivers from the top of this website was working for my case, but all the issues are solved in the posts above. I had few issues:
Just purchased latest inspiron 1525 with Penryn 2.10ghz, 250GB HDD, 2GB RAM, Wi-FI, Bluetooth, Webcam etc… for 499.00 pounds from dell.co.uk
Thank to this website I decided to downgrade to XP and I made it with 100% success
1. Wireless problem – download the one from http://www.intel.com website (make sure you pick the right model of your wireless card).
2. Webcam problem – go to the post 32 or 49. (In my case, webcam was working without any drivers, however I could not play with the screen properties untill I installed drivers from post 49.)
3. Touchpad problem – go to post 49.
4. Marvell Yukon Ethernet Controller – remebmer to unzip it before you force windows to install the driver.
ALL THE PROBLEMS ARE SOLVED ON THIS WEBSITE SO NO NEED TO LOOK SOMEWHERE ELSE
Still don’t understand why dell does not support XP on this model. My inspiron runs much faster on XP and everybody knows that Vista+Laptop=crap…
Thanks a lot for this website. Well done!
Rafalddd
May 20th, 2008 13:33
Hi All,
Recently i bought Dell Inspron 1525 laptop with OS Vista . But despretly i have to installed XP.
i have an XP OS(DELL LATITUDE D620). So can it support Inspron 1525??
any suggestions really appriciate
Cheers
Babu
May 20th, 2008 15:08
hi ! I have installed all the drivers,and it seems works perfectly.But !
When I use the wireless on,the sound play is like shit.Is there any solution how to fix it ? if the wifi is off,the sound is crystal clear, and when i switch on the wifi, the sound going to bad quality
May 21st, 2008 11:14
i wold like driver web cam for Dell Inspiron 1525 for windows XP
yhank you
May 22nd, 2008 06:10
mattar ! Just do not be so so lazy,and read the posts above U ! And U will find it !
Work for your notebook
Any solution for my wifi problem ? Coz I resetup all the windows,and if I use the wifi for internet,and in the same time i listen music, the sound card is starting to crack.
And if i switch off the wifi, it is crystal clear !
May 22nd, 2008 07:36
Hi,
Last week I purchased my Dell inspiron 1525. Yesterday I formatted it to have Xp prof on it instead of Vista (Vista is a Crap).
Once I have installed Xp and tried to install drivers from Dell driver/utility CD I was surprised to see — All drivers are for VISTA only.
I checked the Vista drivers and installed the Web cam and the Lan driver form there. It’s working perfectly for me. I tried using the Audio and Bluetooth driver available for Vista on Xp, but unfortunately it didn’t work out.
I will try the drivers suggested here for rest of the devices tonight.
Diptanjan
May 22nd, 2008 20:59
Thanks a lot!!! Very very informative! I have spent a couple nights but with this article completly finished transfering to XP.
May 23rd, 2008 11:36
@diptanjan
So u mean,teh wireless and chipset for vista works perfectly with xp ?
May 24th, 2008 13:50
I installed the drivers for my 1525 from dell’s 1520 driver site. Except for the ethernet controller, everything works fine. At least the wireless works great.
The link: http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&osl=EN&catid=-1&impid=-1&servicetag=&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1520&hidos=WLH&hidlang=en
May 25th, 2008 09:33
I got the solution,if somebody has the same problem with cracking soundcard if wifi is on :
http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=cc_faq&thread.id=364
May 26th, 2008 20:19
thanks for all the help everyone! 100% for all my stuff on my 1525 as of 5 minutes ago
May 27th, 2008 23:06
“For those who still had trouble creating the patched windows CD”
As a summary, the reason to create this CD is that it will include the drivers Windows XP doesn’t currently have to admit your Hard Drive when you install Windows XP.
First of all, download the necessary drivers and extract them into a new folder: http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R166200&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&servicetag=&os=WLH&osl=en&deviceid=11530&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=41&fileid=224400
Then, Just follow this link http://news.softpedia.com/news/Install-Windows-XP-On-SATA-Without-a-Floppy-F6-47807.shtml and do everything as that page indicates.
When you get to the point, using nlite, where you have to pick the drivers (After Integrate/Drivers –> Next –> Insert) select “Multiple driver folder”. Look for the folder you extracted before containing the drivers and accept the first window that shows up clicking previously on the folder path shown above. Then you will see a long list of drivers. Be sure the option “Textmode driver” is selected. Then click on “Intel (R) 82801HEM/HBM SATA AHCI Controller (Mobile ICH8M-E/M)”
Then go “Next” and continue with the explanation of the website.
(I’m no expert, just a dude that tried and it worked. I’m sorry if this doesn’t work out for everybody) Ohh and the guys from this site rule!!! Thanks for all your help!
May 28th, 2008 14:17
I need help. I downgraded my 1525 system using windows xp professional (version: 2002).
I am having trouble with my audio. I can play my dvd but no sound.
I tried installing the audio driver (1525 SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD ) from dell 1520 xp driver list and I got the following message:
ExitError:Error=THis system does not support the driver you are attempting to install.
Any suggestions or leads would be greatly appreciated.
May 28th, 2008 17:37
Thanks for your useful post. i used “Black XP professionl with SP2 ” installation dvd.
Don’t have to do tricks. SATA driver and all the driver include and it works fine. Too much difference in speed now. super fast xp.. i really hate vista. For the black xp version 5, you can find easily on torrent sites.
May 29th, 2008 06:33
BIG PROBLEM. My wireless network card is in conflict with my sound card, everytime i disable and enable my wireless card the sound interrupts for 1 secound, and if i let it enable every minute the sound interrups for a half of secound, please if you know what to do help me. I’ve tried vista allso and now i have xp professional sp2. Big Thanks.
May 29th, 2008 06:43
the same problem i have with the sound and wireless device. when wireless device is on the sound is like shit, when wireless off sounds cristal. my email adress is ghtcostin@yahoo.com i allso use instant messenger yahoo, id: ghtcostin. Thx for all the Help.
May 29th, 2008 14:54
hello dueds
pls assist me for installation for sound driver on dell inspiron 1525 in winxp
May 29th, 2008 16:10
i do not know why are the people so lazy. !
Costin romania !!
Your solution is mentioned 1 post above you !
there you go :
solution for sound card if sound is cracking or choppy:
If Disabling your wireless card – Using Fn+F2 or the wireless switch, improves audio playback, then try disabling wireless band “a”. See below:
1. Start –> Control Panel –> Device Manager.
2. Expand “Network Adapters”.
3. Right-click on your wireless adapter and select “Properties”.
4. Go to the “Advanced” tab.
5. Select “Disable Bands”.
6. Pull down “Disable 802.11a”.
7. Click “Apply”.
**Your settings may be different on the advanced tab. You may need to select “Wireless Mode” under property and then set the value to 802.1b/g.
I hope it was helpful !
Firedaddy from hungary
May 30th, 2008 09:03
Thnx a lot man !!! i don`t like vista so this is a excelent job
May 30th, 2008 15:29
why somebody always delete my posts about solving wireless porblem ?? is it some illegal in it or what ?
May 31st, 2008 19:26
Hey all,
Thanks for the great tips, it was very helpful!!
about the HDMI port: I want to connect my laptop to a TV with hdmi cable, but my TV does not show anything when i connect it. do i need driver for it?
how can i get my tv work as a screen with this hdmi port?
June 5th, 2008 08:26
hi,
This is a great work.
June 5th, 2008 16:43
You are my hero.. I have been at this for hours.. I called dell and friends and got nowhere.. Then i stumbled on here and so far so good
Thank you so much
June 5th, 2008 20:17
Great resource!!! Thanks, so many problems and questions cleared up about removing Vista and installing XP instead on my Inpiron 1525. One problem remains, however: I have a yellow question mark remaining named SM Bus controller. What is it? Where do I find a driver? The laptop seems to be ok without it. Just ignore it?
Thanks again!!!!!
June 6th, 2008 04:54
Hi Everybody,
I was trying to Downgrade Vista to XP Pro SP 2 on Inspiron 1525 machine. I installed the OS Successfully. But during installation Chipset driver it is throwing some Window XP Logo testing failed for Universal Bus Controller 2830.. What is the solution for this??
Any pointers on this is really appreciated..
Thanks in advance,
Mahadev
June 7th, 2008 04:32
This blog is kool ! like just every1 i just tried installing, i have problem with Wireless (ya i checked all the links given there) & webcam its asking me to install DirectX i am yet to download it. Thanks a ton guyz, plz post if any one finds solution for Dell Inspiron 1525 Intel 3945ABG PRO/Wireless Network Adapter.
(*_*)
June 8th, 2008 04:11
Great site,
got everything working except for the bluetooth??? when i go to install the patch is says no capable device found??
any help would be great??
cheers
June 9th, 2008 18:29
Hi guys,
this is a terrific forum, thanks.
However, I still can’t get AHCI installation to work on my inspiron 1525.
Followed all the instruction and I’m pretty sure that the drivers i incorporated by nLite into XP intallation CD are the right ones:
Intel 82801HEM/HBM SATA AHCI controller (Mobile ICH8M-E/M)
Still I keep getting the following error upon winXP intallation without disabling SATA mode from bios:
File \1386\halaacpi.dll could not be loaded error code 7
Please HELP ! I tried everything and burned away already 5 bootable CDs !!
June 9th, 2008 22:25
thank you very much! it is usefull.
June 10th, 2008 17:44
hey D and firedaddy! you both are the men! your suggestions were great! but i have one more question, which wasn’t published yet: what should i do with that SIM card slot on the bottom of the laptop? you can see that slot when you disconnect the battery. is it really SIM card slot or something different? i tried putting a SIM card there and it fits perfectly. I have Inspirion 1525, Service Tag 5T5HL3J.
Thanks in advance!
June 11th, 2008 06:23
why can’t i leave any comments?
June 12th, 2008 05:59
thanks. i worked wonders, got all the drivers except bluetooth drivers, can you give me the link for bluetooth drivers. you are just so helpful.
thanks buddy and keep the good work going
June 13th, 2008 08:47
I have installed XP on my Inspiron-1525 but i was unable to get the Video-Drivers pls send me the Link to thanks
June 14th, 2008 00:25
Thanks a lot and a big thanks to Dre , because without his advice i wouldn’t have manage it !!!
Dre also replied to this turial and for you that are very bored to search or don’t understand, Dre wrote
““For those who still had trouble creating the patched windows CD”
As a summary, the reason to create this CD is that it will include the drivers Windows XP doesn’t currently have to admit your Hard Drive when you install Windows XP.
First of all, download the necessary drivers and extract them into a new folder: http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R166200&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&servicetag=&os=WLH&osl=en&deviceid=11530&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=41&fileid=224400
Then, Just follow this link http://news.softpedia.com/news/Install-Windows-XP-On-SATA-Without-a-Floppy-F6-47807.shtml and do everything as that page indicates.
When you get to the point, using nlite, where you have to pick the drivers (After Integrate/Drivers –> Next –> Insert) select “Multiple driver folder”. Look for the folder you extracted before containing the drivers and accept the first window that shows up clicking previously on the folder path shown above. Then you will see a long list of drivers. Be sure the option “Textmode driver” is selected. Then click on “Intel (R) 82801HEM/HBM SATA AHCI Controller (Mobile ICH8M-E/M)”
Then go “Next” and continue with the explanation of the website.
(I’m no expert, just a dude that tried and it worked. I’m sorry if this doesn’t work out for everybody) Ohh and the guys from this site rule!!! Thanks for all your help!”
June 14th, 2008 09:39
Thanks for your explanation downgrade from windows vista to xp.
June 15th, 2008 04:33
Thanks so much for these drivers! I’ve been searching for ours for the graphic driver. This is for my girlfriend’s laptop. I must love her very much because I spent lot of time before I find this place. I don’t understand why we can’t find these drivers on dell’s site. Anyway, thanks again and good job!
June 15th, 2008 15:04
Thanks a lot guys! Without all the input I found here it would have been pretty difficult – well, virtually impossible – to install XP on my new Inspiron 1525. But I did it – no thanks to Dell or Microsoft – and now I can work in an exclamation mark free environment. I just love it when something works!
Istvan
June 15th, 2008 20:31
For the touchpad driver , the above one is now working for my xp [ R175658 ] ,
so i use the vista 32 bit driver [R176423] that comes with the cd and it works with scroll pad.
June 15th, 2008 20:37
hi all,
i want to delete the media direct partition and want to get a partition for my data. I have no idea why dell ’s idea of giving the only one partation.
now i can’t make new partation from C drive and it stucks within the partations and gives me error.
Anybody has a solution or suggestion? please share experience.
thanks n regards,
June 16th, 2008 04:24
Hello D,
I have recently bought a Dell Inspiron 1525 notebook with VISTA home premium installed. I wanted XP and loaded the same as per the steps provided by you. I could identify the harddrives only by switching through ATA, the Nlite did not work in my case.
I have problems in getting my audio working. I installed the Sigmatel 1520 drivers but that did not work, also my modem is not getting recognised although I have used the same driver (Conexant D330,HDA,MDC,v.92) suggested by you. I also could not find a driver for SM Bus(I dont know what it is, it is getting highlighted yellow in the device manager)
Please help me in recommending a proper driver for audio, modem and SM Bus.
June 16th, 2008 06:39
very helpfull saved a lot of time of thinking thank u
June 17th, 2008 04:37
many many thanx for all
a great job dudes………cheers
June 17th, 2008 11:32
THANK YOU VERY MUCH ! Installing XP was super easy…. here are the drivers (for those lazy) http://www.dump.ro/download.php?file=Dell%20Inspiron%201525%20%20XP%20Driver%20Pack.zip&id=MjNjOGFjMjdlM2MwMjhlYjI3NzBkYWJmODhjMDIxMDU=&download=true
June 17th, 2008 14:15
i have tried doing what follows inthis tutorial.
but i havnt been able to get rid of a yellow mark on a devicemanager under the chipset video driver. however when i try installing the chipset it return with a error code saying that my system “do not have enough sources to complete the installation ” something like that.
i have tried multiple drivers shown as the recomended for my system “inspiron 1525″
also i got a yellow mark on the wireless card
here are my questions
1. do you guys have succesfully completed the process ending with no yellow mark on the device manager ?
2. have any of you tried using a wireless conection while runing windows xp?
IF YOU SAY YES PLZ I BEG.. PROVIDEME WITH THE VIDEO AND WIRELESS DRIVERS FOR XP
June 18th, 2008 05:46
i think i finally got the solution for the video problem…
on the files that this guy suggested on the post, when u winzip the file (the one that is almos 100 mb) it creates a folder call graphics.
here is the deal
go to device manager
right click then properties -> controller-> update the driver-> use the advance option
then lool up where you got the unziped folder and select the folder that says video driver—
click next
and it will finally get it to work-
make sure is installed tun a dxdiag and see what you got
June 18th, 2008 07:14
thnx alot, this was a big help for me
June 18th, 2008 07:58
Hello!
I recently bought DELL inspiron 1525 and installed LINUX OPEN SUSE in it and now XP is not getting installed and more over the cd is not getting booted/……
cd is fine…. wat to do???
June 18th, 2008 13:08
Thanks a lot . I downloaded the exact drivers you said for my dell 1525 laptop.
June 19th, 2008 23:52
Hey big thanks Dre!I wasn’t sure which Sata driver to select.Thanks!The rest should be a piece of cake
June 20th, 2008 12:11
Great work! Thanks for the excellent and helpfull guide! Worked for a German XP Home Licence (Haven’t tries HBCI though and probably never will)
keep it up
b.
June 21st, 2008 14:51
You go to the control panel and select the intel graphic display icon and you can switch it to tv or lapdisplay.
June 21st, 2008 18:09
Great Post! Thanks.
Only problem I had in UK with a laptop delivered today was the SIGMA Audio drivers. Having searched high and low I found the XP one that works: http://www.dell-drivers.com/ViewDownloadUrl.asp?ID=8744&brNum=3&show=0
June 22nd, 2008 10:42
Thanks man!
It helped me a lot!
June 23rd, 2008 11:47
What about the bluetooth?? Its not working at all! I press Fn+F2 andall that happens is that some icon starts goin into ‘rename’ mode. I tried installing the drivers, but it cant seem to detect bluetooth. It says there’s no device, but there is one! Can anyone tell me which driver to use for windows xp sp3 on inspiron 1525??
June 25th, 2008 07:55
what about upgrading windows vista on inspiron 1526 to win xp?can i do that?because i have some serious problems with vista, tx
June 27th, 2008 01:08
I’m having a problem with the wireless.
I configured all the drivers , but the wireless connection/hate is slow and the notebook don’t receive the IP number.
My wireles router is a
http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?event=v…id=26&pid=1535
The Barricade™ g 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router
others dell’s notebooks normaly browser the internet.
My device is from Dell, not Intel. I remember he can detect the signal quality and
when I put the pass , he ask me in a checkbox if the network is 802.11.g, but I dont know my wireless type.
anybody have the same problem ?
June 29th, 2008 19:00
D
Can you please give me some instructions on how to remove the hard drive and all of the steps that i need to take to install xp and its drivers for an Inspiron 1525??
Im still a little fuzzy about the AHCI and boot disk stuff, i havent downloaded all the drivers yet either. Thanks!
June 30th, 2008 12:02
I just wanted to say I installed XP over the weekend on my Dell 1525 and it is flawless!….thx for the info on here….Im free of Vista!….it took me only about 2 hours after the install to get all the yellow exclamation marks cleared up….but it was worth it.
July 1st, 2008 17:04
Just for Your Information, now the dell is supporting the Dell inspiron 1525 with XP drivers.
Visit the Dells supporting site,and u can download all the drivers
July 3rd, 2008 05:10
Where are XP drivers for Dell Inspiron 1525 ??
I have installed Windows XP on the laptop, but immediately after installing XP, question comes, where are the drivers to make my Alps Touchpad, Integrated WebCam, Sound, Wireless Network, Ethernet and Graphics drivers??
I needed the drivers to make my devices work properly.. Started searching and found them at some forum!.
You can download them from here,
Audio Drivers (8 MB)
http://rapidshare.com/files/111351410/Audio.zip
Card Reader Drivers (3 MB)
http://rapidshare.com/files/111351879/Cardreader.zip
Chipset Drivers (2 MB)
http://rapidshare.com/files/111352083/Chipset.zip
Ethernet Drivers (1 MB)
http://rapidshare.com/files/111352206/Ethernet.rar
Graphics Drivers (15 MB)
http://rapidshare.com/files/111352934/Graphics.zip
HMDI Drivers (17 MB)
http://rapidshare.com/files/111353303/HDMI.zip
Modem Drivers (2 MB)
http://rapidshare.com/files/111353130/Modem.zip
Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for HD Audio (55 MB)
http://rapidshare.com/files/111355506/MS_UAA_Driver.zip
WLAN Drivers (50 MB)
http://rapidshare.com/files/111355336/Wlan.zip
Bluetooth Drivers (98 MB)
http://rapidshare.com/files/111359097/Bluetooth.zip
July 4th, 2008 10:15
I am using Dell Inspiron 1525 notebook and also the operating system is Windows vista.
I want to change integrated stereo sound to integrated sound blaster audigy advanced hd audio. where shold i get this software and how could i install.
July 4th, 2008 17:18
Can anyone tell me this…
i am satisfied to you but i hav som probs …
1: how to prepare sata on usb disk???
2: when i hit keys to install xp after copying files in stucks.
please do send me those reply.
Thankx
July 8th, 2008 02:14
As of July 8, 2008, Dell has put every single driver you need to upgrade an Inspiron 1525 to XP on its website.
All you have to do is search for the drivers and choose XP as the OS.
Here is the link:
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&osl=EN&catid=-1&impid=-1&servicetag=&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&hidos=BIOSA&hidlang=en
July 8th, 2008 02:16
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&osl=EN&catid=-1&impid=-1&servicetag=&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&hidos=BIOSA&hidlang=en
The above link to the Inspiron 1525 drivers page on Dell has all the drivers on it.
July 10th, 2008 18:30
Great Effort man! I got my 1525 today. Gone mad with Vista. Most of the projects i work on, does not work on XP. My technician told that its too simple to downgrade. But luckily i did not give my machine to him. As per him Vista Drivers will work in XP!!! Gek!!!
Thanks a lot… You saved a lot of efforts for me!
July 13th, 2008 17:12
WOW! thanks! changing to XP from vista totally changed my life! TY for this page!
July 13th, 2008 21:22
Thank you very much. It is very very very useful.
July 14th, 2008 20:38
Thanks!
July 14th, 2008 21:49
thank you so much.. everythings worked perfectly!! thanks again dudes!! keep up the good work
Eric from Philippines
July 21st, 2008 05:40
Great…Thanks a lot.
July 21st, 2008 21:14
I am in the process of installing XP when I started to read this post. I have 2 issues.
1) When I slipstreamed the SATA drivers I included every driver that was not RAID. Windows XP has installed but was wondering if it would cause any future issues?
2) I have not installed DirectMedia – Is it to late to do this and what exactly is the significance in this?
Thanks in advance.
July 23rd, 2008 07:01
I recently purchased Dell Inspiron 1525n Series of laptop, Downgraded to XP, I would like to know from where I can get wireless, Bluetooth and Touchpad drivers? Thanks in advance.
July 23rd, 2008 11:32
hey guys i have an inspiron 1525 and i have downgraded it to xp
but the microphone near the webcam(inbulit one) isnt working
there are no question marks or exclamation in the device manager except the
sm bus controller and there is a red cross on the 1394 net adapter
how do i solve these problems guys please reply
thanks in advance
kunal
July 25th, 2008 21:10
hi all,
i am also facing problem regarding audio(high definition audio bus) istallation….pls some body help me thru mail address..pranay04cse@gmail.com.pls write the steps.
thanks
July 26th, 2008 20:10
Wow, this worked. Thanks. Only hitch I faced was that after installing the video driver, the screen resolution was not as good as what it was before installing the driver. Does anyone have a solution for that ?
July 27th, 2008 02:53
hey everyone!
I got my 1525 with free dos, and installed XP after changing the hdd to ATA mode.
Everything seems to work great, besides two things:
1. I’m missing about 20 GB (got a total of 230 gb in two drives, while I’m suppose to have 250).
2. The computer keeps on finding a “disk drive” (that’s how it named in the device manager), and lose it a moment after.
Anyone got tips?
Thanks a lot for this great post, I was almost getting desperate for a moment there.
July 29th, 2008 17:37
How To Install Windows XP on Sony VGN NR160E or Downgrading Vista, I am facing problems please guide me.
Thanks
Gagan
July 29th, 2008 20:20
thanks for the drivers, everything went well for me except the webcam thing.
I tried to install the driver of vista but it didn’t help.
at the end I just entered the drivers cd that came with my inspiron 1525 and instaled it from the device manager.
July 31st, 2008 05:27
hello Gagan…
here XP drivers for Sony VAIO VGN NR160E
http://www.laptops-drivers.com/driver-request/sony-vaio-vgn-nr160e-xp-drivers.html
August 1st, 2008 07:49
Dear Sir,
I just happened to buy a Dell Studio 1535, Intel Core 2 Duo T5850, 2.16GHz, 667Mhz, 2M L2 Cache. It did come with Vista preloaded. Though after hearing a lot of -ve comments about Windows Vista, I would also prefer to downgrade from Vista to Windows XP. I would be more than glad if you could help me out with this problem of mine, by listing out the drivers for WIN XP for the same. I tried to get the drivers @ DELL.COM but unfortunately the site only lists drivers for WINDOWS VISTA.
Thanking You
Sincerely
yoyo
August 1st, 2008 19:34
hi, the reviews are all good here but i want to know the exact procedure of installing………that is which is the first and foremost driver to be installed etc….before i start formatting my xp…………and also by the way…………are there drivers for mediadirect for dell inspiron 1525………? it would be more useful if anyone posts the drivers in folder type and overall as a rar type in a rapidshare link…….
thanks in advance & waiting for your reply
Rajah Ganesh G.S.
August 5th, 2008 10:43
Hello, I can’t find the Dell MediaDirect. Can someone help me find it. Its not on any installation discs that came with the laptop. I deleted all the partitions when I was installing XP. I did set aside 4GB of unpartitioned space. I found a few bad links on some other sites.
If anyone can help me, that would be great. Thanks
August 11th, 2008 04:35
hi,
can anyone help me to provide bluetooth and Wi-Fi driver(For window XP) for Dell inspiron 1525, on which I have Sucessfully installed XP yesterday. Lot of thankx for the said post/comments. these are very helpful to achieve XP on inspiron 1525.
August 14th, 2008 22:22
Great tips, thanks a lot.
Webcam problem?
First: go to Device Manager, right click on integrated web cam (with the yellow mark on it) click on “update driver” , let windows conect to windows update to find software, only this time, the camera will appear as “usb images device” or similar, reboot, and then:
Install the driver provided by DELL at http://supportapj.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=au&cs=aubsd1&l=en&s=bsd&releaseid=R165116&formatcnt=1&libid=0&fileid=222145
Hope this work
A
August 17th, 2008 06:48
I thank you. your notes are very much useful to instal XP on my dell labtop 1525
Thanks thanks thanks
August 18th, 2008 19:25
I have done everything that was suggested.Now my sound is quiet even although I have all the volumes at full.I cant seem to get Bass/Treble as the settings are not active.
August 21st, 2008 13:51
Most helpful bit of information on the whole of the internet!!!!!!!!
Many thanks
James
August 22nd, 2008 10:14
Hi Dan!
i’ve been researching on how to make my dell inspiron 1420 clearer for two days now and came across this site.
I downloaded the Intel 965 Express chipset driver and after installation voila! everything looks very sharp. i regained my 20/20 vision haha! i’m so happy!
super thanks!
August 23rd, 2008 09:27
Hi,
I have installed XP SP2 on my new inspiron 1525 notebook.
Its OK for all the drivers I have installed, but whenever i install utility driver and boot in again it stuck at the log in page.
It contineously shows “forgot password” or “connection string too long error”.
Could any of you please tell me solution foe this.
August 23rd, 2008 09:30
Hi,
I can not see the battery charge icon on my notebook in the tray icon.
Please help.
August 25th, 2008 09:51
I have problem with bluetooth in dell inspiron 1525 model.I was installed window xp in it I tried using Bluetooth driver available for Vista on Xp, but unfortunately it didn’t work out.
I will try the drivers
But the drivers are not provided for the windows xp Please help me
August 26th, 2008 06:02
Hi All,
I am find a solution for Windows XP instlation in Dell.First you go to your BIOS setup by press F2 key, then change the BIOS setup
1.Change the priority of the HDD disk to CD-DVD
2.Change the ATA hard disk to SATA Hard disk
Then as usual…………..
Thanks
August 30th, 2008 05:03
@shahar That’s a good question, and I really would like to know the answer as I plan on connecting to my hdtv as well.
I still haven’t got my 1525 but will probably be picking it up tomorrow. I hope that the installation goes well and I can too bask in the joy that is XP.
August 30th, 2008 06:00
can anyone tell me about Bluetooth software for window xp operated inspiron 1525. i have a link for Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module, which is basically for inspiron 1520. I am not it’s work on my system(1525).Please suggest me.
August 30th, 2008 14:32
@ shahar Were you successful in having a working HDMI output to your TV?
I will be picking up my 1525 today hopefully and have read this entire post. Has everyone here been successful in getting XP running perfectly? I really do not want Vista because I’m assuming XP will fly with the specs of the 1525 instead of being bogged down with Vista.
September 1st, 2008 07:09
Hi all,
for the touchPad use the next link:
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R180045&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=14029&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=17&fileid=245333
September 6th, 2008 17:07
PLEASE!!!! HELP!!!!!
I can’t find anywhere DELL MEDIADIRECT DVD for 1525!!!
please HELP US with an upload, torrent, dc++ links!!!
GOD bless all of you, good people!
September 8th, 2008 05:07
i downgraded to xp (sata) i need driver for dell media direct………….please tell from i can get it for xp 2 (sata)
September 8th, 2008 10:17
I have a problem too. The graphic card, Intel gma x3100 does note recognize a resolution higher than the TFT native resolution (1280×900). I’ve tried ti use external monitor and I can’t get the resolution of 1280×1024. Is any driver which solve this problem?
September 9th, 2008 16:46
Guys, for a detailed instruction on how to insert(slipstream) teh SATA drivers into the XP disc using nLite (as others have mentioned on this comment thread) go here (as mentioned above)
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Install-Windows-XP-On-SATA-Without-a-Floppy-F6-47807.shtml
then to set it up specifically for the 1525 see the detailed instructions here:
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/computers/835217/
I’m a noob at this and it told me exactly how to do it
September 10th, 2008 17:39
I need to install XP on DELL STUDIO 1535. How how how//..?
September 11th, 2008 03:32
hello Ravi
Maybe this tutorial will help you
Install Windows XP into Dell Studio 1535
September 11th, 2008 15:31
Just a question,
My system came with vista and I will downgrade to XP.
Where Can I get the Driver for intel controller to add information at the time of new installation of windows.
What is the arregement (legally with microsoft about or how to get an XP license)
I have 5 dell 1525 all for business and needs a proper licesense.
I know a work around to install windows without nstallin SASA controller but, this option decrease the Driver performance.
Please anyone with information please advise.
Soon I am going to post a Zip files with all the driver for my model Dell1525 with we cam and CPU 1.8 core 2 duo.
I would like Special thanks to the Creator of this blog as well web site for the supper job and Information provided
Tomas (nt4ub)
September 12th, 2008 06:19
This was the problem:
I have a problem too. The graphic card, Intel gma x3100 does note recognize a resolution higher than the TFT native resolution (1280×900). I’ve tried ti use external monitor and I can’t get the resolution of 1280×1024. Is any driver which solve this problem?
And I found the solution. I’ve used drivers from my external monitor and it worked fine.
September 12th, 2008 20:01
how to make it works the wireless connection of dell inspiron 1525? thanks.
September 12th, 2008 22:21
The audio driver for XP on Dell’s website doesn’t seem to work, at least not with SP3.
September 14th, 2008 21:11
hi evrybody & mr admin
i purchased dell 1525 and i downgrade it to xp media center .
for the driver’s i did a big figth with the seller ! and
i make driver all in 100 mb size . now i downloading the 205 mb driver’s pack on
enternet ( with the dialup &*%* shit speed ! ) this is may take 5 day long ! ( evry
night 3 hour !) .. pass it !
i have question .
my monitor is not detected an working on play & plug mode with 60 refresh rate
i am not dissatisfiad ! but i need to know can i change it to working better ?
i install xp on AHCI hdd mode , if i working with ata (sata) mode is better ? on
ata mode , not working ! i hear the ata is better , is it true ? what can i do
to put the system on ata mode ? pls explain completely .
i find the suggestions , that was it : for useing hd audio device first u must
install the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for HD Audio . it’s to my list to download !
the mediaplayer visualizing is slow and non-quality !
this is toooooo bad for this system with this power !
i install the grafic driver and apparently it work .
if u dont call me stuped !! i test the guitar hero 3 and it stool , non working !!
where is the problem ? i play this game on my 2.8 p4 celeron , 512mb ram
and 5500 256 nvida !( with some override’s ! )
i cant play eny game with this dual core 1.8 , 1 gb ram , 256 mn gra system
power ? what game i can play on it ?
the driver’s i have to downl :
http://www.video.delta341.server4you.de/Inspiron1525_XP_Drivers.rar
and if u can explain for me , what is this
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R166200&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&servicetag=&os=WLH&osl=en&deviceid=11530&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=41&fileid=224400
thank u so much ( i find my webcam driver just on here )
chltch !
September 17th, 2008 15:31
Hi, i installed everything from the xp drivers section on dell’s site but i can’t get the High Definition Audio bus to work, it’s in yellow, keep asking for the drivers. I try the hotfix from microsoft but it didn’t work. Anyone with similar problem?
September 18th, 2008 02:16
Thanks for the Information
All the required dell Inspiron 1525 drivers available in the
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&osl=EN&catid=-1&impid=1&servicetag=&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&hidos=WLH&hidlang=EN&TabIndex=
September 18th, 2008 06:17
wow man. how’d u find out such stuffs?? nice job anyways. u will rest in peace in heaven
September 19th, 2008 04:08
thax men! it did worked perfect 4 me…
September 21st, 2008 04:15
dear sir,
my suggesion is that always give a driver of window xp along with vista driver for laptop of dell so custumer have a option of choosen.new vista is not support to some dos programe as well as some new software available in market.thanks
September 24th, 2008 11:55
Dell now has XP drivers for the 1525!
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&osl=EN&catid=-1&impid=-1&servicetag=&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&hidos=WLH&hidlang=en&TabIndex=
September 24th, 2008 19:29
Hello!
I’ve install all the drivers from listed above, but i’ve got one problem – Bluetooth. I’ve installed patch for WinXP and then driver for adaptor. After that
“Dell Wireless 355 Module with bluetooth 2.0…” has appeared in list of devices. But the module doesn’t works properly. Driver can not recognize the device(module) and I can not switch it on from systray or somewhere else. Bluetooth Mouse works without any connection procedures (may be connection between module and mouse remains from previous (Vista) connection??), but there’s no reaction to wheel rotation! And of course I have no oportunity to connect any other bluetooth devices. Does anybody have the same problem?
October 4th, 2008 09:45
thanks a lot. for providing windows XP drivers
October 6th, 2008 11:19
Hello all,
I’ve installed xp with no major problems and everything’s working fine except that I can’t use wifi. I’ve installed the wireless card driver and dell wireless wlan card utility does recognize wifi networks but still I cannot connect. I’ve also tried to install Intel ProSet wireless utility but it says that there is no wireless network driver. What did I do wrong. Could anyone pls help?
Cheers,
M
October 10th, 2008 06:34
Hey Guys!
I have purchased Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop with DOS, And I installed Windows XP on it and I installed all the drivers from dell Website But I have the only problem is Bluetooth
I am not able enable Bluetooth in it, Does any person can solve the problem. Thanks in Advance for the help.
October 12th, 2008 12:32
i have installed all the drivers yet my bluetiith is not working .. in mean time i have installed game ,caesar 4,it is not giving me required graphic look… might there be problem of Vga driver.. i have installed the suggested driver.
plz do suggest
October 12th, 2008 19:41
Thank you guys for a very good post. One of my friends’ inspiron 1525 has been corrupted by a autoit virus and somehow he took me that in a condition of no desktop. After failed to correct it I decided to reinstall the OS but he has lost his vista cd that came with his laptop.
I formatted it to install XP with sp2 but then popped up the sata problem and xp is failing to see the HD. When I googled luckily I got this page and I just did as you posted and thanks alot I finished the installation updated the drivers downloading from the links you posted.
Audio is not as satisfactory as it was before, I think a better audio driver is to be installed. I am just leaving that trouble to my friend. Thanks for this post. Its really helpful and everything is there for the intended purpose.
October 17th, 2008 06:26
Thank you for all your help……much appreciated.
Im sooo rapped
Teez
October 19th, 2008 09:25
Hi there,
It’s the second Inspiron 1525 that I installed with XP and this one has a tough Problem with the SD card Reader Bus. SD cards cause blue-screens when written on it. The driver used is obviously a generic ms xp one from 2002. I can’t find the right solution for that yet…
October 19th, 2008 21:22
New to this sit but have some info on downgrading from vista to xp for a customer
I found the dell uk site lists most of the drivers for xp inc wireless , lan , audio and video
Its always worth trying the simple route first
October 19th, 2008 21:25
Forgot to post a link sorry
http://support.euro.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&osl=EN&catid=-1&impid=-1&servicetag=&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&hidos=WLH&hidlang=en&TabIndex=
http://www.pandait.co.uk
October 22nd, 2008 03:50
Hi
I’ve dell 1525, it came with vista, I’d downgraded to XP SP2, Now Everything works fine except bluetooth. I’ve downloaded the XP bluetooth patch, but if i look into that the support systems, it’s not supporting Dell 1525 Model, eventhough I’ve downloaded and run that patch, but still bluetooth is not working. Can anybody help me out.
Thanks
Prabhu
October 22nd, 2008 11:00
Hi guys!
Thankx 4 all the info that was mentioned out here..i had gone thru the posts and was able to migrate to XP from Vista successfully!…
but i did get paranoid over the driver collection stuff and only later did i actually find that Dell had included “Drivers for Windows XP” as well..in the Driver CD rthat they had shipped to me…and i found this out only after i figured out that i had forgotten to download the Sigmatel Audio Driver and decided to try the one that was provided..even that Ahci driver for XP was provided…
so future over enthusiastic paranoidabouttheirsystem’shealth kinds reading this post like me first check out the CD’s that have been provided to you!
October 22nd, 2008 11:02
..and one doubt….
Now that i have changed my BIOS setting to ATA mode,
and i DO have the Drivers for AHCI, ..is it advisable to get back to AHCI?…or is it going to affect the installed XP?
October 22nd, 2008 11:29
Does anyone sell a disk with all the drivers on board, or a correct downloaded disk from microsoft? I would be interested in purchashing one. Thank you, computer challenged here,LOL
October 22nd, 2008 14:01
Great job firedaddy!!! Thanks!!! Modem on High Def Audio Driver resolved, I just downloaded the drivers for the modem from dell and installed. Thank you thank you thank you
October 30th, 2008 04:23
thanks a million! saved me alot of heart ache. i had forgotten about the drivers for some reason. saved me alot of time.
cheers!
October 30th, 2008 20:37
Thanks a lot!!!!! i got a kiss from my girlfrnd aftr doin this for her!!!!!!!!!!! thnxx a lot man!!!!!!!!!!!
November 3rd, 2008 04:36
i dont understand wat i do first?? install windows xp?? should i burn the drivers on a disk?? srry i dont know im a noob s:
November 4th, 2008 16:44
Well done. Excellently researched and put together. And it works !
November 5th, 2008 12:35
Hi to all
wireless driver installed Successfully with your suggestions.
Thanks
Robin David
November 5th, 2008 14:08
Dear friend,
I purchased Dell 1525 laptop and successfully installed Win XP SP2 along with all Driver, but when I installed system utilities driver and reset the laptop, then PC asked login password, but before I did not put any password. Please help me I really tiered for the same. VERY URGENT, VERY URGENT, VERY URGENT……..
Thanks,
Prabhuraj
5-11-2008
November 5th, 2008 18:06
I had a similar problem with the sound, but it wasn’t connected to the wireless card. The sound was crackly whenever I played a DVD or a CD, but mp3 and youtube played fine. The optical drive is a TSST TS-L632H. The problem was fixed by downloading an update to the firmware on the optical drive from the dell site at http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R188976&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=14182&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=3&catid=32&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=32&fileid=258845
November 9th, 2008 09:40
i know theres anybody can help me here. i just bought inspiron 1525 with dos system only. i install windows xp3, all the drivers is working fine but when i work with yahoo video chat , the built webcam is not working at all, its just show a black screen. is there anyone face this kind of problem? help me plsss….
November 9th, 2008 15:29
Hey bro!
Just want to thank u alot!
I Solved my Wireless problem with ur advice, Thanks Bro.
God Bless u,
Jinz
November 9th, 2008 19:47
seriously, your amazing =D thanks for doing this!
November 14th, 2008 17:47
thank’s dude………. ur the best
November 18th, 2008 08:34
hi frenz….
i hope u all can give instruction or everything that i must do to install xp to my 1525 from A to Z coz im not a programmer. And i hope it will help all of us who use dell 1525. Thanks
November 24th, 2008 05:35
Hey i downgraded mines and everything seems to be fine but my built-in mics =[
i need help ASAP!
November 29th, 2008 17:08
Thank you for the help
One other bit i found problematic, none of the chip sets would install until i put in XP SP2. After i did that and re-installed the chipsets i have been able to get everything working except the bluetooth.
Good luck
November 30th, 2008 15:13
HI
NEED TO KNOW FROM SCRATCH AFTER DOWNLOADING SATA DRIVER WHAT TO DO.
PLEASE HELP.
REGARDS PAUL..
December 1st, 2008 18:18
dell 1525 dual-core battery no chiong plz help ok
December 5th, 2008 09:43
Hi thanks very much the list of drivers was a great help.
I tried initially to follow your instructions of loading the sata driver from a USB however for some reason this failed.
To get around this I created a custom version of the XP installation CD using nLite (Program is great) I embedded the installation with SP3 and all the drivers required and applied a few modifications namely removing the XP fat (Games,Initial XP tour,services…) , burnt the image to a CD and installed the installation flawlessly.
Everything works great XP only requires minor modifications.Ive noticed that the Ethernet device is highlighted in the device manager haven’t tested it yet but I’m sure its easily rectified by installing the driver (Perhaps I neglected to include this driver when using nLite).
For those of you who may also wish to create their own version of XP (Microsoft apparently supports and encourages this) a link is supplied at the bottom of this post.Despite what you may think this is actually extremely easy to do.Its a simple a matter of putting your XP CD in your disk drive starting nLite checking a few boxes selecting a few extracted files (drivers above) and putting in a blank CD.I had never even heard of this process untill yesterday but within 1 hour of deciding to attempt it I was installing XP onto my Inspirion 1525 with no driver issues what so ever.
Ger.
http://maketecheasier.com/customize-windows-installation-with-nlite/2008/11/24
December 13th, 2008 17:12
DELL loptop dual-core 1525 problem battey no chian
December 16th, 2008 05:15
hi friends… is it posible to install XP OS in sata dard disc. i dont want to change my sata to ata mode. plz explain how to install XP OS in sata hard disk through USB…. plz plz plz help me
December 21st, 2008 09:26
For anyone having trouble with the High Def Audio thing showing up in Device Manager, you have to right click on it, update drivers, and point it to where ever you extracted your video drivers to, there should be an HDMI folder in there. Point it to that dir and hit OK. It is directly related to the HDMI port.
December 21st, 2008 13:41
Hi, I used the nlite method and I get all drivers installed except I have two yellow questions marks in device manager:
?BCM2045
?PCI Device.
I think I can figure out the first one(bluetooth),
but PCI Device!
What driver do I look for on the dell site??
thanks
December 22nd, 2008 00:12
Take some advice here and leave it as is..You only asking for trouble.
December 24th, 2008 09:35
You can integrate the SATA drivers into XP using a program called NLITE. See this article http://news.softpedia.com/news/Install-Windows-XP-On-SATA-Without-a-Floppy-F6-47807.shtml
I followed it and it all worked like a dream.
December 26th, 2008 09:10
I AM NOT ABLE TO INSTALL BLUETOOH DRIVERS. I NEED DRIVERS FOR BROADCOM 4025.
December 26th, 2008 09:15
HI FRIENDS,
CAN I INSTALL EXTERNAL GRAPHIC CARD ON MY INSPIRON 1525.
December 29th, 2008 12:48
Hi Friends,
I have already installed xp in my dell 1525 downgrading it from vista. My hard disk is 160 gb but after installing the xp it is only showing 130 gb. also i was not aware of the steps mentioned in this article and have finished downgrading.
I am confused that what should I do? Also some of the drivers are not working.
So should I again install vista n follow the mentioned steps or can i continue these steps with the xp.????
December 30th, 2008 11:58
I plan to buy a new laptop hard disk
and keep the old one with vista as a backup disk.
Which type should I buy ,
SATA or the old type of which type I have a spare one.
Please advise
December 31st, 2008 17:07
For anyone interested, I recommend downloading the Belarc Advisor, which will scan any computer and in 30 seconds create a web page that describes the exact hardware and software layout of your machine with all specs, OS patches, EVERYTHING.
There are some differences between my machine and the hardware list given on this page. (eg: the list above suggests
Dell Inspiron 1525 Wireless Card Driver as well known as Broadcom BCM 4311
my machine actually has
Dell Wireless 1395 WLAN Mini-Card
and the Dell driver is
Dell_multi-device_A17_R174291
Although the drivers suggested here MAY also work, I prefer to source out the exact recommended driver for my hardware. Thanks to all for your input here.
B.
December 31st, 2008 17:36
Another note: the modem driver listed above
Modem Conexant D330,HDA,MDC,v.92,
is actually for the Dell Inspiron 1520 – (R147115 from Dell)
The 1525 is has the exact same name but the driver number is
(R167368)
*once again, I don’t know if it makes a difference, but just in case.
Here is the skinny on that Belarc Advisor (totally free, no nags etc.)
The Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, missing Microsoft hotfixes, anti-virus status, CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks, and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server.
* Operating Systems: Runs on Windows Vista, 2003, XP, 2000, NT 4, Me, 98, and 95.
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
January 5th, 2009 03:10
I tried to do this step: ”d. Get Marvell Yukon 88E8040 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller drivers.” and i typed 88E8040 at the advanced search and i got 32 results…which one i download??plzzz help me out!!Thanks!
January 6th, 2009 07:09
thanx a lot dudes
January 7th, 2009 12:31
Fantastic post! This has saved me loads of time searching for various drivers etc. Thank you very much for putting the time and effort into making this post!
January 17th, 2009 21:32
I successfully down graded my Inspiron 1525 to window xp but couple things I couldn’t resolve.
1st, my wireless connection seems to be slower than before when I had vista, the driver I am using the offical window xp release from dell support which I think is the only driver available. I no longer can watch movie streaming through a network to my other computer like I use to. The streaming keeps on getting cut off because of the slow connection speed.
2nd, my audio seems to be in poorer quality than before. Is there a better driver out there than the one dell support provided?
Thanks everyone.
January 20th, 2009 01:00
I installed all the drivers and it works. The only problem is that when I played a video recording on dell webcam manager, there’s a buzzying sound background noise. How do I get rid of it? Also, there’s no audio effects for dell webcam console. Can you please tell me where to get the audio effects from?
January 22nd, 2009 01:37
My built-in mic is not working. How do I fix it? I installed all of the drivers. The webcam is working and the audio is working too. My mic is not working. My audio effects is missing from dell webcam console. How do I fix it? Please reply.
January 22nd, 2009 17:20
Check Dell’s website now. They’ve relented and published the drivers for XP.
January 23rd, 2009 21:22
Hey, I’m getting a Inspiron and would like to downgrade.
I am confused on the Media Direct thing.
So do we just install Media Direct while we have Vista on there
then you format or what?
Someone please help, thanks in advance.
January 26th, 2009 21:18
Great post !!!
This helped me a lot!!
Still after installing xp and all the drivers can’t activate the bluetooth and the SD card reader can’t find the driver.
Any help would be appreciated!!!
January 28th, 2009 14:37
dell1525 inspiron laptop which is the sim card driver i can’t detect my sim card , plz send the driver download link for sim card
thanks………..
January 28th, 2009 14:57
i have dell inspiron 1525, intel celeron laptop i changed vista to xp, after that i cannot install audio driver please give me a solution.
January 31st, 2009 05:54
hi my dell 1525 had some problem, it does not open drive c, d,e. if i open the drive its shows to me ??????.dll can’not be open please re installed. i can’t understand that problem so please help me.thank you.
February 1st, 2009 00:22
Here is a link for all Windows XP Professional x64’s latest drivers (verified by driver checker, magician, etc). Enjoy as some of these are hard to track down!
http://rapidshare.com/files/192254442/insp1525×64.rar.html
February 1st, 2009 18:00
my webcam is working but when i turn the webcam center and start an error says “live!cam.exe is stopped working this is the problem i have can you help me please? by the way my operating system is home vista premium
February 3rd, 2009 00:36
when i try to install windows xp on my dell 1525 laptop a message comes up saying there is no hard drive installed why is that and how can i fix that thanx
February 3rd, 2009 09:13
hi man…… you rock….
i was 3 day looking for the right drivers for Graphics…..
thank you for your support
February 4th, 2009 21:31
The very first of this how-to says:
” Follow this simple Installation step to downgrade Windows Vista to Windows XP.
a. You have to prepare SATA Driver on your USB Disk. You may get the Dell Inspiron 1525 SATA HERE
b. You have to prepare Dell Inspiron 1525 Wireless Card Driver as well known as Broadcom BCM 4311. ”
What does “prepare SATA Driver on your USB Disk” mean and how do you do this?
On a similar note what does paragraph b. mean and how do you do this.
I downloaded all the aforementioned drivers onto a Cruzer flashdrive on my Dell Latitude D800. I plan to then transfer them to my wife’s Dell 1525 Inspiron and install them there.
Is this the way to do this???
Please help.
Thanks Rick P.
P.S. My goal is to get XP running on her machine and then I can install Linux on it as well as a dual boot.
February 5th, 2009 19:03
Dear Sir
We are buy Laptop Inspiron 1525n – but we no have xp Drive & windows please help me send sofwer
Thank u
February 9th, 2009 20:09
i am looking for audio driver for Dell inpiron 1525 plz help me out
February 19th, 2009 01:07
[...] one min what is this. Well no worries the two wonderful post written here and here will save much of your time will make you install XP easily on your [...]
February 20th, 2009 08:51
Hey,
Do you have what I need to do to install Win XP Pro 64 bits on machine without operating system. I try to use this drivers, nLite and my copy of windows to make a bootable copy. But still the system can’t detect the hard drive. Do you have any suggestions?
help me please !!!!
March 4th, 2009 04:09
Man, great job. U are out of serious… ty for http://support.us.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R159805&formatcnt=1&libid=0&fileid=213714
March 6th, 2009 05:36
Hi D,
I came to this site accidently, but found you as a great help.
I also need some help, if you could.
I have boght Dell Inspiron 1525 with Win. Vista preinstalled.
I want to downgrade it to Win. XP.
Can you guide me how shall I start?
What all things do I need to keep ready with me like drivers etc.
Most important, I have never installed any OS on any machine. This would be my first attempt. so can guide me step-by-step from scratch.
It will be a great help.
if required I will send the config. details.
Thanks in advance,
regards,
Fosto
March 8th, 2009 22:16
[...] a dremel (or drill), and the webcam software. The software for the camera can be found at http://www.laptops-drivers.com/dell-laptop/how-to-install-windows-xp-on-dell-inspiron-1525-or-downgr…. I think the site recommends the Microsoft Update website for the drivers… I don’t [...]
March 10th, 2009 16:30
Can any one send the reply to the questions asked above.?? it’s just everyone are busy with questions, but no answers at all…
March 15th, 2009 00:31
thanks, this post really help me, i m find conexant modem here. i m already have all but need for this and fine here, thanks.
March 28th, 2009 08:18
hey, um I have a dell insiron 1525 and my brother formatted it and now my webcam wont work! it says : no supported webcam driver detected. please install the webcam driver using the dell resource cd and launch webcam center again. as you can see im a total noob when it comes to pc and stuff. so help me please? i want to know what driver or what so ever i need to install. thanks.
April 1st, 2009 07:09
Hi,
Thanks for your help. this post really help me,but this intel graphics driver is not supported ob dell inspiron 1525. I installed it but it will not work.
thanks
April 11th, 2009 16:22
I’m trying to do the same thing but how did you guys get windows xp on the computer, when i try to install it it simpply won’t let me, either it says “windows has been shut down to prevent damange” or it says “it is not compatible”
April 13th, 2009 12:21
OK, people had a few questions. I have successfuly installed XP pro 32-bit on my laptop. You can download the driverpacks for the chipsets from driverpacks.net and entegrate them into your XP installation using Nlite. The sata driver is the driver I think it tells the processor what to do. As for the media direct question, if you have unattended installation that wips out the whole OS, it will be erased. If you have one to where you can set up the custom options, you may be able to leave the Dell Media direct partition on there. Note:! The dell direct media partition is 2.5 GB in size. When installed my copy of XP pro, I just removed everything. You’ll ahve more space that way as well. And as for the flash driver, not sure why it’s working, did you download the RECO or how ever you say that driver and install it properly?
April 13th, 2009 12:32
Oh, forgot one thing, you also have to download the driverpacks base in order to entegrate the drivers into your installation to make it a bootable.iso file.
April 18th, 2009 10:33
I cant understand why everyone says “downgrade from Vista to XP” when, without any doubt, XP is a thousand times better than Vista. We all should say “upgrade from Vista to XP”. Vista simply SUCKS!
April 18th, 2009 19:14
Step by Step Reinstallation of Windows on a Dell PC
Step 1: Look at the Windows Product Key sticker on your Dell PC. Write down the version of Windows.
Step 2: Take your Dell Windows Reinstallation CD/DVD and insert it into the cd/dvdrom drive.
Step 3: Press F12 during bootup. Choose boot from CD/DVDRom
Step 4: Follow onscreen instructions and reload windows
If you dont have a Reinstallation CD/DVD, you can go to: http://www.oemsoftwaresource.com or for a replacement.
April 21st, 2009 06:26
Thanks a lot this post helped me a lot to recover vista victims which i have faced
April 22nd, 2009 04:16
Hi everyone. This post was really helpful for me a few months ago. I own an Inspiron 1525 and downgraded from Vista to XP with this directions; it was great. Now I come back to let everyone know that DELL has released Windows XP drivers in DELL support site. Just go to DELL, support, drivers, find Dell Inspiron 1525 and you’ll find Windows XP drivers. I’m using Vista now, works great. Anyway… hope you find it useful
April 25th, 2009 06:47
Reinstalling Windows XP or Vista using OEM Windows Operating System Reinstallation Discs.
Recently, my Dell Dimension 4400 finally gave out. I couldnt even find my reinstall Disc. I ordered a new disc and reloaded my system.
How to reinstall windows xp or vista onto your dell.
The First Step! Save money! Use the disc that came with your Dell computer to reinstall windows. No need to call a computer Tech anymore. You have everything you need at your fingertips!
Pre: Make sure you download the Ethernet and / or Wireless Networking driver from http://support.dell.com and save it on a disk, flash drive, CD etc.
A: Look at the Windows Product Key sticker on your Dell PC. Write down the version of Windows.
B: Take your Dell Windows Reinstallation CD/DVD and insert it into the cd/dvdrom drive.
C: Press F12 during bootup. Choose boot from CD/DVDRom.
D: Follow onscreen instructions and reload windows.
If you dont have a Reinstallation CD/DVD, you can go to: http://www.oemsoftwaresource.com or Dell for a replacement.
The Second Step: Follow windows Prompts and Reinstall Windows.
The Third Step: Reinstall the Network drivers then go to http://support.dell.com and download the rest of the drivers for your PC. Once all the drivers are downloaded. You can install them one by one.
Now your system should be Completely clean and new!
May 4th, 2009 16:54
great !! it’s true that downgrading a dell isn’t easy !
you rock !
May 6th, 2009 04:42
Thankyou for the drivers they worked awesome i just got done putting xp on a dell 1525 and those drivers are mint every single one worked ty
May 14th, 2009 01:06
I have dell Inspiron 1525 i am using this drivers http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4165892/XP_Drivers_for_Dell_Inspiron_1525 and i cant change my refresh rate it is up to 60Hz and it”s destroying my eyes.Can someone tell my what i need to do to fix it ??
May 29th, 2009 18:04
Turns out, this touchpad driver doesn’t really work (at least not for me – some of the control panel settings didn’t work). Try R180045.exe instead: http://support.us.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R180045&formatcnt=1&libid=0&fileid=245333
June 5th, 2009 09:03
you have no idea how much you helped me with this…
thanks ever so much!
June 8th, 2009 20:55
thnx bro u helped a brother out
Keep up the good work
June 10th, 2009 00:55
Hi, I am unable to install webcam driver for my Inspiron 1525. the driver -R165116.exe throws this error (device driver does not support current operating system XP). I have windows XP – SP1. do i need to install Sp2?
June 12th, 2009 05:23
Hi team,
i would like to install windows xp in dell inspiron 1525.
when i try to install xp it is not allow to install it, i am getting the error message
it is says: your one of power hard driver is in powder, and your diagonastic driver. not support
June 24th, 2009 05:12
When I boot from XP CD to install the OS, it stops at Setup is determining hardware configuration and nothing happens from there. How to make XP cd to detect my harddrive?
July 14th, 2009 11:03
Hi
i have the laptop dell inspiron1525 with os vista and i want to change the
os with windows xp so pls help me how to format my laptop without error
or problem………
July 16th, 2009 05:30
Hi,
I installed XP in my dell inspiron 1525 successfully. I huv done it changing the BIOS lil bit …. I huv done SATA to ATA and i disabled the flash cache.
It successfully but the system is not showing the RAM correctly.
I have 4GB of ram but its only showing 3.45GB. I know the system takes some memory but i think i should not be as much as it taking…
previously vista was showing it properly.
can some one tell me what is the issue ???
Thanks,
Siddhartha.
July 17th, 2009 21:52
Hey gr8 info.. really..
The problem is that i have tried everything mentioned here but im unable to install my webcam.. its coming as an USB image device but not as integrated webcam.. Now when i download the driver (mentioned in the comments) its coming as an application file and im unable to install the driver.. im all lost.. what should i do..
also i have one more peculiar prob.. my laptop has 9 cell battery but after downgrading it to xp its showin only 6cell battery.. i think i have installed some wrong driver..any idea where i can find the correct one..(i tried searchin but i couldnt find it)
plz help..
July 18th, 2009 07:43
Ik ben van alles aan het proberen maar echt helemaal niks lukt hier op deze site
ik kon hem trouwens in het begin niet openen!!
Hoe installeer ik hem trouwens??
Neha
July 22nd, 2009 03:39
Hello!
i’ve done this several times already. i just reinstalled my xp and tried installing the audio driver, but then i keep getting an error message that reads…”this driver is not compatible with your system.” what the? i just did it a couple of days ago! and another time before with the laptop!
July 25th, 2009 18:21
what i need to know is why can’t i get dell drivers directly on the system gogle serch.
July 29th, 2009 16:34
thanks man realy good job
August 12th, 2009 06:55
******ATA Back to SATA problem solution******
Don’t even worry about slipstreaming. Install XP in ATA mode(found many places on this discussion). After XP is up and running, install the R166200 dell driver. That places the drivers in the \dell\R166200 folder. Go into Device Manager and under IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, select the first one listed, something about 3 port SATA controller. Right click and upgrade driver. Select “No, not this time” and next. Select Install from a list and Next. Select Don’t Search and Next. Select Have Disk Button and then Browse to the \dell\R166200 directory and select the top option. You will then be able to choose from several drivers, but you want the Intel (R) 82801HEM/HBM SATA AHCI Controller. It will put up a protest window, but persevere and install that driver. It will ask you to reboot.
*********** IMPORTANT ***************
Press F2 during the reboot and change the settings in bios back to ACHI from ATA and enable FCM. Save and exit.
You will reboot into XP and it will say your newly found hardware may not work properly until you reboot, so I’d suggest you do so.
No extra disks necessary. It’s all about the drivers.
August 19th, 2009 04:34
I have a question, I have a dell inspiron 1525 with vista and I enjoy my Media Direct. I downloaded all the drivers in order. I am confused on what to do first. Do I prepare the SATA first and then put in my Media Direct. Can someone guide me through the each step.
Blessedchild42
September 8th, 2009 20:22
Is work, thank you very much!
Funcionou tudo, muito obrigado!
September 9th, 2009 14:34
I didn’t need the SATA drivers, just set the SATA to ATA mode in the bios. And Used Windows XP Pro SP1 install and everything went fine, just need the other drivers after installing SP3.
September 10th, 2009 06:22
Thank you so much for this thread!!
i was able to get xp on my girls machine..but with one minor problem…. get an enumerating dx error when trying to run sims 2.
any advice would be great.
ps: what could happen if i didnt do the sata thing??
thank you.
September 12th, 2009 10:22
I got the video card driver corrected, and everything is running perfect, best thing
ever.
i followed 3 main posts here, and i will copy them here for the newcomers.
1. a. You have to prepare SATA Driver on your USB Disk. You may get the Dell Inspiron 1525 SATA her..
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&releaseid=R166200&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&servicetag=&os=WLH&osl=en&deviceid=11530&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=41&fileid=224400
2.Install XP in ATA mode(found many places on this discussion). After XP is up and running, install the R166200 dell driver. That places the drivers in the \dell\R166200 folder. Go into Device Manager and under IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, select the first one listed, something about 3 port SATA controller. Right click and upgrade driver. Select “No, not this time” and next. Select Install from a list and Next. Select Don’t Search and Next. Select Have Disk Button and then Browse to the \dell\R166200 directory and select the top option. You will then be able to choose from several drivers, but you want the Intel (R) 82801HEM/HBM SATA AHCI Controller. It will put up a protest window, but persevere and install that driver. It will ask you to reboot.
*********** IMPORTANT ***************
Press F2 during the reboot and change the settings in bios back to ACHI from ATA and enable FCM. Save and exit.
You will reboot into XP and it will say your newly found hardware may not work properly until you reboot, so I’d suggest you do so.
3. download these drivers and install the networking ones first. then the others.
http://thepiratebay.org/tor/4165892/XP_Drivers_for_Dell_Inspiron_1525
hope i could help!
September 27th, 2009 17:12
i need drivers for my dell inspiron 1525 downgrading from window vista to window xp professional
October 5th, 2009 03:45
Hi all,
Read through the posts & did as the first post except the webcam not installed yet. My problem is I can not go to internet. The connection displays as connected. If I try a repai button, I got the message saying “Failed to query TCP/Ip settings”.
In device manager->Network adapter->1394 net adapter displays OK.
In device manager->Other Devices->Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus has a yellow question mark.
In device manager->Other Devices->Network Controller has a yellow question mark.
Please help. Thanks in advance.
October 8th, 2009 10:58
thanks a lot for the info. my computer runs perfect thanks to your article. i can not say thank you enough.
October 12th, 2009 08:51
i am using dell 1545 insprion laptop window xp now i want to install window vista but i dont now how to insall window vista in xp.please help me……..
October 14th, 2009 19:40
Brothers the most current drivers of Drivers useful softwares required to run Dell_Inspiron_1525 are as follow
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&catid=-1&dateid=-1&impid=-1&osl=EN&typeid=-1&formatid=-1&servicetag=&SystemID=INS_PNT_PM_1525&hidos=WLH&hidlang=en&TabIndex=&scanSupported=True&scanConsent=False
November 6th, 2009 16:11
Hi
How do u actually install XP from the cd on this laptop in the first place?
The “on-cd install manager” dosn’t find the disk, so i cant actually install it on the disk..
November 17th, 2009 08:44
Extremely helpful. Just successfully used your instructions to downgrade to XP. JUst a suggestion. It looks like (at least for me!), the Dell Support site’s download button links to xserv.dell.com and uses some download manager that gives a “server not responding” message. As per this link (http://userscripts.org/topics/29944), I bypassed this and cut out the ftp link which was a part of this and successfully downloaded the drivers. Perhaps your links can be direct ftp links, though the installation instructions on the support site would then be lost.
Thanks again!
November 22nd, 2009 21:01
I am using dell 1545 insprion laptop window xp I’m getting error while installing mavell (Error 1722 There is a problem with this Windows Installer package).
.please help me……..
December 8th, 2009 21:22
I know how it done.i already successful downgrade vista to xp.if you want the sample copy of my xp disk i modify,please contact vanomaser@hotmail.com
December 12th, 2009 05:58
Dear Guys,
i had the same problem, i have dell inspirin 1525. i reinstalled XP only. now my webcamera, digital microphone, CD burning does not work. I installed the webcam drivers and audio drivers.. But, webcam console said “your webcam driver is not installed. please install the driver in order to launch the webcam console. please guys help me.
Thanks
December 26th, 2009 17:08
please…… send dell laptop webcame rejected key
now iam used windows 7
January 2nd, 2010 13:01
Hi all,
I am not able to use wifi in 1525 with xp
1.My wifi link is not blinking
2.In Device Manager–> Network Adapters –> i cant see any wireless adapter entry.
3.I tried second step as mentioned in this page
“b. You have to prepare Dell Inspiron 1525 Wireless Card Driver as well known as Broadcom BCM 4311.”
while installing it is giving error “your hardware not supported”
PLEASE HELP ME ALL MY DRIVERS ARE WORKING EXCEPT WIFI
PLEASE GIVE THE EXACT WORKING LINKS AND PROCEDURE
FROM ONE WEEK I M TRYING THIS
January 3rd, 2010 01:20
If any body can mail a program to me to downgrade to Xp, I would be gratefull. Best Regards: Guenther
January 3rd, 2010 12:45
Thank you thank you thank you!!!
and Thanks for the summary, Tony
January 14th, 2010 02:23
once we try installing xp and requisite drivers as mentioned above, and then lets assume it finally did not work out good, is there a possibility to have atleast vista back on the dell inspiron 1525?
January 29th, 2010 23:34
dell inpiron 1545 Bluetooth Module APP
February 4th, 2010 16:58
I have downgraded my 1525 to XP Sp2. I have all the drivers installed from the dell website, including the intel gma965 video driver. When I install Adobe Flash, all the websites that include flash animations cause a strobing, blinking effect on the screen. I have tried adjusting all of the settings in the Intel Video device settings. nothing seems to help, if i uninstall flash player then everything goes back to normal except i cannot view flash content on any site. Is there another driver available or any settings that would help?
February 5th, 2010 15:47
Before I start this process (thanks for this great resource folks!), I’d like to know if I can successfully run XP on one hard disk and swap back and forth with my factory Vista? ie: I hope I don’t need to change anything in the firmware on the board to run XP.
February 11th, 2010 05:32
hi
i want to install windows xp on my dell laptop of model inspiron 1525 can i use the driver cd of the dell laptop of model inspiron 1545.