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    Acer 6920-6973 Convert from Vista to XP

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by TheGOG, Sep 21, 2008.

  1. TheGOG

    TheGOG Notebook Geek

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    Where do I go to download everything i need for converting this from Vista to XP?
     
    TheGOG, Sep 21, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    The Acer Consumer sites do not provide XP drivers. SO best bet is to try out the Vista 32-bit drivers in XP 32-bit. Or download the drivers' XP versions from the device manufacturer's site, e.g. Realtek, Intel, Synaptics.

    If you do downgrade to XP, and have trouble with drivers, I'll try helping you out finding them. :)

    If you have a large HDD, you can dual boot Vista and XP.
     
    Andy, Sep 21, 2008
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  3. elijahRW

    elijahRW Notebook Deity

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    Yes go directly to the different manufacturers.
    The laptop manufacturers don't care that most people want XP drivers so they don't make them.
    Good Luck.
     
    elijahRW, Sep 21, 2008
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