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    HELP : Downgrade M50sv-A1 from vista to xp

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Tin2, May 24, 2008.

  1. Tin2

    Tin2 Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys.

    Its been nearly 2 months now since i got my M50sv-A1. Its good and all but i'm really hating the fact that mine's running on Vista. My previous laptop was the A8Jp and it seemed to be running smoother than the m50sv-a1 for games and my guess is because of the OS that i'm using.

    So yeah... would anyone happen to know if there's like a guide in downgrading the m50sv-a1 from vista home premium to xp professional. For the xp license, i'm hoping i can still use the one from my old A8Jp cause it's actually spoilt already : my dad smashed it, literally. but if i can't, then i'll have to fork out for a new license.

    Hope to hear from you guys.

    Thanks in advance


    Regards,

    Justin
     
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    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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  3. dingbat

    dingbat Notebook Evangelist

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    The person who reviewed the M50sv-a1 chose to downgrade. Check if he had the drivers at his disposal. you can also contact your reseller or powernotebooks or xoticpc. I think they will help..
     
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  4. Tin2

    Tin2 Notebook Geek

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    Ok. thanks for the help guys. i ordered mine from excaliberpc.com. I'm not sure if they have an account in notebookreview.com

    btw, can i use my windows xp recovery cd from my old Asus A8jp?
     
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    I think you need to patch the disc image.. they will make something such that the asus cd will not be usable in other machines..
     
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    Hey guys. I've just downloaded windows XP. it works. but thing is... i can't install the drivers and all. Apparently the driver & utility dics that Asus gave me. It says that it only supports vista. can anyone help out?
     
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