This solution provides support for IDE controllers whose PnP-ID matches one of the PnP-IDs in the following list. Note that although this method might enable the relocated system disk to start successfully, other hardware differences can lead to other problems. txt file name extension.Īlthough Microsoft does not support this method, you can import or merge the required registry entries, and copy the drivers beforehand to support all IDE controllers that are natively supported by Windows XP. Copy the following information into Notepad, and then save the file on a 3.5-inch disk.