Windows 7 on Latitude E6400

Does anyone know of how to slipstream updated drivers. When I first fired up Windows 7 it still showed the Broadcom USH and Base System Device without drivers in Device Manager. I'd also like to include the latest Intel Matrix Storage Manager in there as well. Thanks

 

when you are installing windows, there is a place you can add additional drivers. at the very least, i am sure you can add the IMSM stuff.

 

If I were to install IMSM (and I'm still not sure that I really need it--but I'm willing to experiment), should I download and install both the driver and the application?

 

I will have to look at the setup screen more closely. I do recall seeing a load driver button when choosing the disk to install to

 

Question:

When the final version of Windows 7 comes out, will I be able to upgrade in place or will I have to do a complete reinstall? Microsoft's download site suggested that I'd have to reinstall everything when the RC stops working.

 

I just tried out the load driver feature. I don;t think it is for slipstreaming rather it is for loading an SATA driver.

 

Windows 7 comes out end of the year.
The Release Candidate (RC) version of Windows 7 (currently available to the public at microsoft.com) end in one year from now. You will be prompted several weeks before the deadline.

To enjoy a non-buggy Windows 7, when is release and you have it, you must format and install the new Windows 7. You can't upgrade... well you can by forcing it, but then expect serious issues with your system and even permanent data loss, as this is an untested procedure.

 

After using windows 7, I can say I am very happy with the OS, except for the battery life improvements. I havne't seen any migrating from vista to windows 7. I still get only around 4 and a half hours of battery life with an mp3 on the background while browsing the web wirelessly. The Macbook gets 5 hours doing the same thing.

 

It depends on the software you use to play your MP3. Some are more demanding than others. You can't compare an OS architecture to another... because of things like this.
Also, the battery of your macbook is different than on this laptop, and then you need to consider difference in wear level.
I assume you get 4hours, that with your 6-cell battery. Am I correct?
Win7 is more demanding then XP, like XP is more demanding than Win95 and DOS. But, it is a little less demanding than Vista.

 

you *can* get around doing a full install, but you shouldn't. period. just reinstall, it takes 20 minutes or less to install the OS, and it will be worth it in the long run (yes, i know the majority of the install time isnt due to this, but its a damn improvement over installing vista, or worse, xp.)

sorry, i misunderstood what you wanted. but you should be able to install the IMSM stuff using it, i believe. Is there a reason you need to slipstream anything else? if your concern is reinstalling frequently (not really an issue since vista, unlike xp) i would suggest getting it fully set up and ghosting it (norton ghost) or using acronis trueimage or something. most of the drivers should install to a totally usable point without the need for others, including, e.g., your internet (nic, wifi).

the application contains the driver, so pick whichever, but no need for both.