Since I first posted my instructions on EWF with XP a few years ago I've responded to numerous requests for help in setting it up. A lot of times, the problems are due to hardware malfunctions or incompatibilities. Specifically, poor CF-IDE adapters and especially bad CF cards (especially cheap Chinese knockoffs of SanDisk cards).
Do yourself a favor and buy good quality parts!! Saving a few dollars using eBay may also end up costing you hours troubleshooting!
I trust CF adapters from ACSControl, Addonics, and Logic Supply. There may be others you've used, but those are the ones I know.
Sean Liming's site has a good list of CF cards and adapters: http://www.seanliming.com/flashhelp.html
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Don't skimp on quality and reliability to save a few bucks!!!
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I am successfully using the Kingston Ultimate 266x
CF/8GB-U2
http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_820260_kingston_8gb_compactflash_ultimate_266x_reviews?prRo=10
as an SSD in my Fujitsu Siemens Computer.
SATA to CF adapter
http://www.pearl.fr/article-TG1079.html
It works great. It was recognized by the XP install as a fixed disk so there were no issues installing over the pre formatted CF card.
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