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    Installing XP on the m17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by cpaqf1, Aug 31, 2009.

  1. cpaqf1

    cpaqf1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello,

    I'm in a situation where I need to dual boot with vista and xp.

    I have searched around for some drivers and found the graphics one for the 260M, the TactX keyboard, I think I also found the audio drivers.

    audio drivers http://members.driverguide.com/driver/detail.php?driverid=1364413


    wireless drivers ??

    http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&releaseid=R208883&SystemID=INSPIRON10V&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=16118&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=1&catid=5&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=5&fileid=292805


    I'm having a hard time finding the chipset drivers though, anyone installed XP yet ?


    Does any one know if theyre available ? otherwise, do you think there is a slight chance the vista one might work ?


    thanks a lot!
     
    cpaqf1, Aug 31, 2009
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    sgilmore62 uber doomer

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    sgilmore62, Aug 31, 2009
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    cpaqf1 Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah I looked at those.. so that's really it ? :D :D :D

    anything u think is needed for it to run properly ?



    thank you so much
     
    cpaqf1, Aug 31, 2009
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  4. Ethrem

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    I wouldn't bother with XP on that machine... Just put Windows 7 on it and be done with it.
     
    Ethrem, Aug 31, 2009
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    yep, thats really it.
     
    sgilmore62, Aug 31, 2009
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    i dont think it would be wise to run xp on the m17x, for one thing you cant utilize the dx10 capability of the 260m. Guess that dosnt matter if you want to play older games and programs. Besides Win7 is just around the bend and theres the beta versions that you can use until then.
     
    DrBackJack, Aug 31, 2009
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    XP!? dude, windows 7
     
    denny1514, Aug 31, 2009
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    guys I know :D i'll be installing 7 aswell, but i need xp for something that doesn't work the way i want with either vista or 7.


    thanks for your help
     
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    don't know, never tried slipstreaming an XP installation before.
     
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    ow, I'll have to slipstream ? not that its a problem, but I guess ill just have to figure out how if thats how it has to be done.
     
    cpaqf1, Aug 31, 2009
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    What are you trying to run? I have gotten everything to run properly with either Vista or W7 with the right settings... Hell, I got FFVII to work on Windows 7 which it barely works on XP!
     
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    MoHAA, the reason is gonna sound really geeky though lol

    I just find the game isn't as stable on either vista or 7, and I can't get the right sensitivity back, and having a hard time with the mouse fix.

    the rest rfactor, F1 2010 will just be under 7, or vista, which ever is faster when i'll start playing them on it.
     
    cpaqf1, Aug 31, 2009
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    I think im missing one.. Could anyone tell me where to download the ethernet drivers for xp?

    thx
     
    cpaqf1, Sep 1, 2009
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    i am trying to install xp on my M17x due to the fact that i cannot get momo racing force feedback wheel to work properly in vista or 7 64bit. I managed to install xp but i cannot run games. an error occurs, do not know what the errors is. Maybe because i do not have all the drivers installed. Can some post the link to the xp drivers in 32 bit or 65 bit. You can contact me at [email protected]
     
    mechryanc, Oct 11, 2009
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