Finally got a repeatable XP install procedure to work for Toshiba A205-S4607 Notebook / Laptop Vista to Windows XP Pro - SP2 conversion so I can use the thing.
Load Windows XP Pro - SP2 from scratch.
Install KB888111 {adds HD audio support} from inside the Realtek HD audio driver for XP - rev 1.88 downloaded from
http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...&GetDown=false
- MSHDQFE/kb888111xpsp2.exe -
Now you'll see HD audio / modem identified but not installed in unknown devices- also UAA HD driver under system devices is now listed.
Install KB893357 {adds wpa2 wireless support} from
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
Install Intel 945GM chipset drivers from
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filt...4&submit=Go%21
Install Intel 945GM graphics drivers from
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filt...4&submit=Go%21
REBOOT
Install Marvell LAN driver driver_lan_marvell_25753B.exe from
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...all_docs=false
or latest from
http://www.marvell.com/drivers/drive...?dId=103&pId=3
Install Intel wireless LAN driver driver_wifi_intel_os2007223a.exe from
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...all_docs=false
Install TI card reader driver driver_cardreader_ti_25844A.exe from
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...&all_docs=true
Install Realtek HD audio driver (
for XP) downloaded above.
Install Toshiba Soft Modem driver modem_driver_25237A.exe (ta8mdm_24549 will NOT work) from
http://askiris.toshiba.com/ToshibaSu...0%20 38705955
(
modem may not install until after reboot)
REBOOT
All devices should be installed.
Notes:
The Synaptics TouchPad Driver will be upgraded with Windows Update (custom) hardware.
Fingerprint utility - if needed - util_fingerprint_25535A.exe can be downloaded from
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/t...all_docs=false
Webcam is built into XP-SP2 (My Computer).