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    i need soluion of this problems

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by neyfaru, Mar 1, 2008.

  1. neyfaru

    neyfaru Newbie

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    Have new extensa 4620Z need to change it from vista to XP pro. Went to Acer support drivers download page can only find vista drivers.
    Manual says O/S all versions of vista and Xp for 4620,4620Z & 4220, but note at bottom of spec pages says specs listed are for reference only, the exact config of your PC depends on model purchased. So does this mean 4620Z was originally built as XP notebook which has upgraded vista drivers now or that its not compatible, Acer support has nothing under FAQ or manuals to help answer, have to say support for Acer is worse than IBM which is vastly better than it was 8 years ago.
    Anyone know if its safe to just remove vista & reload with XP Pro SP2? will XP have all the drivers I need, don't want a dead notebook because missing drivers which I can't find to download.
    Before anyone asks why I need to change from Vista its simple, all my other computers are XP Pro all printers, scanners & programs are stable with XP Pro, I can't afford to go buying new printers etc. just to make sure they work witht he notebook.
    thanks in advance for any help
     
  2. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    First you need to make sure you have the drivers.
     
  3. neyfaru

    neyfaru Newbie

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    now i was installed windows xp. all drivers i want... no any drivers are installed.... Display, sound. W cam. bluetooth.ethernet. modem. wireless. all hard ware drives.
     
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    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    You installed XP and can't find any drivers? :confused:
     
  5. neyfaru

    neyfaru Newbie

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    hwo can i do.. pls help me.. but i got disply... no any other driver does not work..
     
  6. Zoomastigophora

    Zoomastigophora Notebook Evangelist

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    If you can't find the drivers on the US/EU support, you'll have to do a bit of Googling and driver hunting. Easiest way is to find the hardware specifications of your particular model and Google for the drivers of the hardware you're missing. The Bluetooth will most likely be Broadcom. The webcam may be difficult to track down as Acer uses their own modified version of what larger manufacturers provide. If you can't find the XP drivers for your webcam, there's no harm in trying the Vista drivers for it. At the worst, you can just do a system restore if it breaks something, but drivers usually won't install if it's not compatible with the system.
     
  7. neyfaru

    neyfaru Newbie

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    many time i was tried from google. but i cant find. pls help
     
  8. andyasselin

    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    Also before you start messing with partion and os burn a set of backup disk

    I take you model was,nt one with xp pro downgrade rights?

    did yours come stock vista buiness?
     
  9. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    That's why I said you need to locate drivers first.