Ron’s TinyXP image for Aspire One

Ron has created an image of his Tiny XP installation customized for the Acer Aspire One and includes all the specific drivers, fan control software and Office. Install instructions are posted after the break, but are also included in the archive. Password of the rar files is Ron[nl]. This image has been discussed in depth at other blogs. Google for "Ron's XP image" to get more info on international keyboard layouts, Windows Update and many many other issues. Or visit http:[slash slash]aspireonesoftware[dot]wordpress[dot]com Thanks to Ron[nl]!

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41466815 (2009-01-25)

Ey dude there's 5 simmilar .rar archives...
got a quickguide?
thx fo uploading

Foux daddy (2009-01-25)

Here's the guide that's included in the RAR. I have not yet tested out the image. Also, it states that this image is specific for the SSD models. I have the 120 GB HDD edition. Will make another post if it does NOT work.
TinyXP for Acer Inspire One (100A/8GB SSD/512MB RAM)

The included files are:
1) unetbootin-windows-275.exe: a tool to install FreeDOS to make your USB stick bootable.
2) ghost.exe: a program that runs in FreeDOS to write the diskimage to your SSD.
3) TINYXPAAO.GHO: This is a diskimage of a clean install of TinyXP.
The diskimage contains:
- a clean install of TinyXP rev 02
- tweaks to run faster and save the SSD as much as possible
- all drivers for the hardware to function
- AA1 Fancontrol to adjust the temperature for the fan to start
- MS Office 2003 (WORD/Excel/Outlook/Powerpoint)
- MS Outlook connector (hotmail/msn/live.com)
- Firefox (IE not installed)
- Windows Media Player 9
- all is in English
What is needed for a succcesful use of the image:
- Bootable USB stick (1GB is enough)
- Acer Aspire One 100A: 512MB - 1.5GB RAM / 8GB SSD
- A windows machine with internet connecion to prepare the USB stick for the AAO
- 20 minutes :)
Step by step instruction:
01) extract files 1 - 3 to your windows desktop.
02) format your USB stick with FAT (not FAT32) and leave it in the usb port.
03) run "unetbootin-windows-275.exe" by double click on the file -> RUN.
04) Select Distribution -> FreeDOS 1.0
05) check of Type: = USB Drive and that (IMPORTANT!) Drive: shows letter of the USB Stick.
06) hit the OK button and wait till program says REBOOT or EXIT -> EXIT to close program.
07) browse to the USB stick (start -> my computer -> click USB Drive.
08) copy GHOST.EXE to the USB stick
09) make a new folder (right click -> new ->folder) on the stick (i.e. IMAGE)
10) copy TINYXPAAO.GHO to the folder created in 09).
Congratulation: Your USB stick is ready for the AAO.
WARNING: 1st back up all the files you like to keep, the image will overwrite the total SSD!
11) put the USB stick into the AAO (the image takes care of format the SSD correctly)
12) start the AAO and hit F2 or F12 and make the USB stick first in the boot sequence.
13) when the USB sticks boot choos "default" in the 1st screen.
14) next screen choose option 1:Install to harddisk using FreeDOS SETUP (default).
15) when after an error and beep you see A:\>
16) type "c:" then [ENTER] (c: is the drive letter from the USB stick)
17) type "ghost" then [ENTER] (the program ghost starts)
18) hit 2x the OK button to open the menu.
19) your mouse doesn't work in ghost cause no drivers installed. Use TAB/ARROWS and [ENTER].
20) choose LOCAL -> DISK -> FROM IMAGE then hit [ENTER].
21) CHOOSE FROM: select the folder made in point 09).
22) select the TINYXP.GHO -> open then hit [ENTER].
23) CHOOS LOCAL DESTINATION: select your SSD drive (part 2/size 7695) the hit [ENTER].
24) select OK then hit [ENTER]
25) select YES then hit [ENTER]
26) Sit back and wait till Ghost tells you the operation was succesful.
27) Reboot the system and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!

2manydjs (2009-01-28)

For background info go to:

2manydjs (2009-01-28)

aspireonesoftware at wordpress

2manydjs (2009-01-28)

or just google: ron xp aspire

cipesito (2009-02-01)

works 100% i have acer aspire one 160 gb hdd atom processor an 1 gb ram and it worked lost my system triyng make a dual boot...i got wireless on start!!!
thanks excellent work gracias desde mexico

anaalitappi (2009-02-06)

I second that with 8GB SSD and 1 gig mem, brilliant job mate! works like a charm and easy as shit to set up. I've been looking for something like this for a long time.

anaalitappi (2009-02-06)

christ, i gotta say it again, this is THE shit! everything works out of the box and even has a few essential programs like winrar and office 03 (how the hell did you get office to load like in one second is totally beyond me) and even foxit pdf reader which rapes adobes ass without lotion any day. K-lite codecs and firefox, not sure what else, havent found everything yet but its all good.

anaalitappi (2009-02-11)

I noticed there is only the US keyboard layout available in this. Makes sense if you want to keep the size to a minimum, but can you add a new layout to xp somehow? I kinda need it to be Finnish so i can type in the letters Ä and Ö

banosd (2009-02-12)

I have the 16GB SSD and I used this to set up one half for XP. The instructions are clear and this worked great

mrmond (2009-02-21)

Works great.one problem. how to get updates. always fails after download WGA update. can't get past this to check for any new updates.

aspireone (2009-02-23)

I have updated the description, please follow the link for more info on this image. Including Windows Update and Keyboard Layouts.

Liam2009 (2009-03-27)

Does anybody know if this image will work with an Acer Aspire One A110?
Is there drivers for all the devices etc.?

1zoltan (2009-04-13)

absolutely amazing. thanks Ron/Aspireone. Pls have my Mrs for tonight.

tbbw82 (2009-05-16)

Warning!!
He removed ALL kboard layouts.
so if you have a non american kboard layout this torrent is useless.

endorfun (2009-05-31)

It is possible to install another language. just get your language file (for norwegian this will be: kbdno.dll) and put it in the system32 folder. Then You need to have it entered to the registery.
Create a .reg file and insert the code between the lines:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

Layouts\00000414]
"Layout File"="KBDNO.DLL"
"Layout Text"="Norwegian (Bokmal)"
"Layout Display


Just change it according to what language dll you want to install. Works great :)

anupamsaket (2009-06-12)

hi thanks for every thing one question can i run XP on flash drive i want to keep aspire one with Linux as it is

anupamsaket (2009-06-17)

hi Ron thanks i put it on my Aspire One and this one worked
you r sweety fellow

janejvetej (2009-08-19)

Having some problems installing this. When i come to step 16 i get "bad command or filename"
I've tried everything från A: to Z: but nothing works! I have also tried a different usb stick, but with the same result.
What can i do to make it work? Thanks!

bloodethirteen (2009-10-04)

having probs with this one. it was successfully installed but after reboot, it stopped responding, no display nor hdd activity.
btw, i used this one on an AAO 160gb hdd, 1gb ram atom version.
are the instructions right? i just extracted files 1-3 from which ws alrdy stated, and disregard 4&5.
pls help. thanks a lot. :)

dude654321 (2010-02-17)

Just installed this on an Acer Aspire One Model ZG5. Followed the instructions and installed without any problems using a 4gig flash drive. Default Languages installed are Dutch and US English, not a problem for me.
Thanks Ron!!!