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    Installing XP on G51Vx-X3A

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by d1ce, Dec 2, 2009.

  1. d1ce

    d1ce Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello everyone, i've recently purchased the G51Vx-X3A from newegg and was interested in installing XP on this machine. I have already checked the info booth and found a downgrade guide ( http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=5353978#post5353978) for the g51vx but was unsure if this was suitable for my specific model. If anyone could point me the right direction I would be very appreciative.
     
    d1ce, Dec 2, 2009
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    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    yes, it is suitable for your model which is just an X1A with windows 7 installed.
     
    Lanaya, Dec 2, 2009
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    You probably should check with 5150Joker, he had a G51vx-A1 and he used to run XP on it, should be the same laptop.
     
    Abula, Dec 2, 2009
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    I have an X1A (X3A with vista) and I ran XP on it using that guide..
     
    Lanaya, Dec 2, 2009
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    The guide you posted says power4gear is incompatible with winxp but this isn't true, there are versions for xp that work just fine, one is listed in the guide I linked to =]
     
    Lanaya, Dec 2, 2009
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    Alright, i'll give it a shot. Post an update after.
     
    d1ce, Dec 2, 2009
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    Well, the install was flawless. All the drivers are working and XP is incredibly fast on this machine!
     
    d1ce, Dec 3, 2009
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