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    Acer 5720Z

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by DinoIlic, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. DinoIlic

    DinoIlic Newbie

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    I've bought it and i tried to install windows (with Acer i get Linux), when windows loads (installation) it sais something like: There is no disks or setup or something i think it's about linux but i dont know how to remove it???
    Any help???
    And sorry for my bad english
     
    DinoIlic, Aug 14, 2008
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  2. panky

    panky Notebook Enthusiast

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    you need the sata driver to make the downgrade to xp
     
    panky, Aug 19, 2008
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  3. bigozone

    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    see the ASPIRE 5315 STEP-BY-STEP UPGRADE GUIDE it has a lot of info that allpies your system since the 5315 uses the same motherboard

    and the SOULPASS guidehave the best way to downgrade to XP that you'll find on the net...

    and if anyone tells you to change the BIOS to IDE MODE..... for god's sake ignore them!!!

    just follow that guide.... using the CD & INTERNET method!!

    and make sure your BIOS version is 1.33 or higher or you may have heat issues
     
    bigozone, Aug 19, 2008
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