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    Acer Aspire 9410z Downgrading Issue

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Hindsight, Feb 4, 2008.

  1. Hindsight

    Hindsight Newbie

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    Hello!

    I recently was forced to downgrade from Vista to XP SP2. Before downgrading I grabbed all of the needed XP drivers from the Acer website. Everything except for the Sound driver works. I need a Realtek driver, and have tried 7 drivers from 5 or so online sources including the Acer website, the Realtek website and a link off of this forum. None of them work. It installs correctly, and it appears on the add/remove programs list but it does not show up in the audio preferences. ALSO the sound properties systems tray icon doesn't show up. I need sound!!! Please help me!
     
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    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    andyasselin, Feb 4, 2008
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  3. Hindsight

    Hindsight Newbie

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    Ah yes there is. But through searching I also found out another way to fix it. I had to install the UAA before the Realtek Driver. Thanks though! All fixed :D
     
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    kckunkun Newbie

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    I have the same problem, except, I wasn't smart enough to download the necessary XP drivers before reformatting. (**** my lack of computer knowledge)

    Presently, I am screwed over with a bunch of "Other devices" that I have not been able to find in the list of hardwares. My USB ports and Internet is not working so I don't think I'm able to transfer files onto it. ...Unless, I can download and burn the necessary files onto a disc and from there, upload it to my laptop?? God help me, put me out of my misery, either by fixing my computer or letting me die!! ><<<<

    All the screwed up stuff that I can't find hardware for:
    -Mass Storage Controller
    -PCI Device
    -PCI Device
    -SM Bus Controller
    -Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller
    -Video Controller
    -Video Controller (VGA Compatible)

    Please Please Please Please help me, anyone =((( I'm at my wit's end and crying ><<< :(
     
    kckunkun, Sep 9, 2008
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  5. bigozone

    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    intel cipset controller drivers for your chipset

    and video drivers for what ever video is installed

    those are the two drivers you need to install to fix the above problems
     
    bigozone, Sep 9, 2008
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