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    2 Versions of each driver?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Turmoil, Apr 1, 2014.

  1. Turmoil

    Turmoil Notebook Evangelist

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    As an example, when you download a driver from Dell for the AW 17 for Windows 7 Pro 64bit I get two options for almost every driver.

    Lets use Realtek Card Reader Driver as an example. I'm given two options:

    File Format: Hard-Drive Download File Download File
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    File Name: CardReader_Realtek_W74W84_X04_A00_Setup-061JP_ZPE.exe
    Description: This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
    Download Type: HTTP
    File Size: 11MB

    OR

    File Format: Update Package for Microsoft® Windows® Download File Download File
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    File Name: Chipset_Driver_061JP_WN_6.2.9200.28134_A00.EXE
    Description: Dell Update Packages in Microsoft Windows 32-bit format can be deployed on Microsoft 64-bit operating systems by implementing the WOW64 emulation applications. WOW64 is a standard feature on most Microsoft operating systems.
    Download Type: HTTP
    File Size: 17MB

    So which one do I use? Both?
     
    Turmoil, Apr 1, 2014
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  2. thegh0sts

    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    i was also confused though i think one is a zipped exe package by dell and the other is the OEM equiv.
     
    thegh0sts, Apr 1, 2014
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  3. J.Dre

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    Some of them you don't need. You could try both and if your PC doesn't support it, it should deny you the ability to install.
     
    J.Dre, Apr 1, 2014
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  4. Turmoil

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    Thats the funny thing, I can install both, not sure which is which. Like the wireless driver iteself didn't work, but when I installed the Dell Microsoft Update version, it took. Can one of the AW folks chime in on this please
     
    Turmoil, Apr 1, 2014
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  5. Papusan

    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    Dell recommended me to install ZPE.exe files and then run (double-click) :hi2:
     
    Papusan, Apr 1, 2014
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  6. Alienware-L_Porras

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    We recommend to use the DELL version unless it does not install. In that case you may download the Microsoft version of the driver.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 2, 2014
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