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    Vista to XP Aspire 5520

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by U.S.Sniper, May 4, 2008.

  1. U.S.Sniper

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    Well I've read multiple topics about this and well I'm still slightly confused. I know how to get from vista to XP but the problem is the drivers. I've read that you have to install in a certain order. Starting with the mother board first. I found all of my drivers at this site http://www.acerpanam.com/synapse/forms/portal20.cfm?website=AcerPanAm.com/us&siteid=7293&areaid=7&formid=3394#results
    But I'm not entirely sure of which ones to Download and in what order. I was thinking of starting with NVIDIA Chipset Driver then AMD CPU Driver then continue with the other important drivers. Would this be the correct way of approaching this or is there a different route?

    U.S.Sniper :)
     
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    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    Double post..... sorry
     
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    Alright well I have XP on there now and installed all the drivers except the VGA_NVIDIA. When I try installing it I get an error on copying a files Oo. It seems that I need to install my graphics driver...But I do not see a graphic driver from the site? Please help
     
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    try this link.. it's where most ppl w/ real video adapters get thier drivers... since mine is an Intel intergrated GPU i don't have to worry about it... but they should have just what you need....

    http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/
     
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    You have to pay for them? :S

    Is there a free solution?
     
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    had no clue.... like i said,,, i wish i had that problem...

    try google searching for the version they are trying to sell you???
    it's worth a shot

    what version are you trying to download??? for what model video adapter??

    i was just able to download 3 different drivers without paying anything...
     
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