For most users, Windows 7 will run better and has full driver support from Acer. But if you are determined to use Windows XP, the steps above will get every component working.
Windows XP cannot natively recognize SATA AHCI mode without a pre-installed driver. You may need to set your BIOS to IDE/compatibility mode before installing XP. download driver acer aspire one 725 windows xp
Windows XP reached its "End of Life" in 2014. Because of this, many hardware manufacturers stopped creating drivers for XP. This creates a compatibility gap. While you can install Windows XP on the Aspire One 725, you may find that the video only displays in 1024x768 resolution, the Wi-Fi card is undetected, or the audio is mute. For most users, Windows 7 will run better