Install XP SP3 on a Dell T300?

[Boneless]

It supposed to support server 2003, but I installed XP on it and it boots. However I can't find any NIC or video drivers for it. Dell's site only has dx tools. Anyone know if this SP can be used or am I wasting my time? Thanks

[glc]

Try the Server 2003 drivers. They "should" work with XP.

[Boneless]

I'll give it a try. Can I salvage the processor, Intel Core 2 Duo E6405, and use it in any supporting mobo?

[glc]

This could get interesting...........................

The E6405 is listed as a Xeon. The Asus CPU Compatibility charts do not list this processor at all. All Google hits on this processor refer to either Dell or HP servers. Therefore, I don't think it's very likely you will find a compatible desktop board.

Just thought of something - XP 64 bit uses Server 2003 drivers. It may be easier to get that working on the T300.

[Boneless]

Do 64-bit drivers work on a 32-bit system?I wouldn't mind using the T300, but it needs a little more knowledge than I have to run server 2003(which I do have also). I've only resorted to XP SP3 since I've done multiple re-installs and know all it's quirks by now. This T300 is mostly a backup to my main server which I'm going to use Karen's replicator for. I intend to run these 24/7.

[glc]

If you have Server 2003, just install it. As a workstation, it works just like XP, and you do not have to use it in the domain mode, just keep it in workgroup mode.

[Boneless]

Is there a way to enable all internet websites in server 2003? It works fine in a workgroup as you stated, but it seems to hassle to enable every site when browsing.

Another problem I had was when XP was installed. I couldn't find the driver for 2003 that you said may work. Is there a name or extension I can look for that you may know?

[glc]

I had no problem finding all the drivers you need on Dell's site.

[Boneless]

You're right, I don't know why I kept thinking I had to get the drivers from the CD. How about a workaround so browsing websites is easier without adding each site to the trusted list? Thanks

[glc]

It sounds like your default security settings for the Internet Zone are way too tight.

Not trying to be a smartaleck, but you could use Firefox.

[Boneless]

I'll try firefox. This is sort of a public computer for my staff of 3 when it's not a backup server and I don't think they know anything other than IE but I'll check the settings in it. I'll let you know if I need more help. Thanks

[glc]

Web browsers are web browsers. They all work pretty much the same way.