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    Windows 7 Upgrade on New M17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by grendelswr, Nov 30, 2009.

  1. grendelswr

    grendelswr Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys. I am currently in China and have my windows 7 upgrade, but I am hesitant to upgrade because I forgot my drivers CD back in the states. When you install Windows 7, will I need to reinstall all the drivers or will they still be on the computer? IE command center, graphics card drivers, web camera drivers etc?

    Help would be appreciated. Thanks!
     
    grendelswr, Nov 30, 2009
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  2. Speedy Gonzalez

    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

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    if you use the upgrade option yes your drivers going to stay but is not good to do an upgrade you need to do a clean install for better results :)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Nov 30, 2009
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  3. nickbarbs

    nickbarbs Notebook Deity

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    just go on http://support.dell.com and download all your drivers for windows 7. Use a clean install. Everythings there (except nero and powerdvd, but w/e)
     
    nickbarbs, Nov 30, 2009
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    Thank you guys.
     
    grendelswr, Dec 2, 2009
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