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        Correct LSI Logic driver for Windows XP on ESX

Section(s): Installation & Deployment
Published on Jul 30, 2008.
Last Modified on Jul 29, 2008.
Last Modified by Vincent Vlieghe.
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A short description how to install the LSI Logic driver in Windows XP.

An installation of Windows XP on ESX uses by default the LSI Logic driver (BusLogic is also an option). However, Windows XP does not have the correct driver by default so the installation will fail, stating that no disk drives were found. It is necessary to download the correct LSI Logic driver here. Create a .flp floppy file using a tool such as WinImage and upload the .flp to your datastore. During installation, press F6 and S to specify an additional driver. Don't forget to install the Vmware Tools after the first boot!

About Vincent Vlieghe

Vincent Vlieghe is a Technology Consultant for a company called Xylos. He has a number of certifications including MCSE, CCA, HP AIS, VCP and Softgrid CP. His main focus is on virtualization, Server Based Computing, Operating Systems and hardware/storage. In addition to his consultancy job, Vincent is also a trainer. You can find his blog at http://virtrix.blogspot.com/.