Windows XP installation on Satellite L300 11G

Hello,
I have a problem installing windows XP on my Toshiba Satellite L300 11G.
It does not recognize the SATA HDD. SO I downloaded the files that were needed (Intel Storage....) and then I get an error: iaStor is corrupted. I am pretty new in computing so I do not know if I downloaded the right thing. Please if someone could guide me trough and give me a link to download the correct file.
And does that message come only if I fail in choosing the correct driver when asked?? Or is there something else I am doing wrong...??
Please help. I am trying to fix this for several days, and I bought my laptop a few days ago and I need it for business. I would appreciate your help a lot.
Thanks.

Come on buddy... Please dont mix everything!!!
*_Regarding the Toshiba Vista Recovery CD:_*
If you want to create the Toshiba Vista Recovery DVD and want to burn the preinstalled Toshiba image on a DVD then use the Recovery Disc Creator tool.
And YES, the user manual contains the info how to do this because Ive checked it and found the needed info!!!
*_Regarding the new XP installation_*
If you want to install the XP OS on this notebook, then you have to include the SATA driver like described by Gipsyman above!!!
The XP OS installation will format the HDD or partition and will erase the installed operating system.
Therefore it would be advisable and recommended to create the Toshiba recovery DVD firstly before installing the XP.
I think this should be clear.

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> I INSTALL WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM USING TOSHIBA PRODUCT RECOVERY DISK
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Hello Jane and welcome in Toshiba forum
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