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    XPS m1530: reformat?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by KingsFan0421, Jan 3, 2008.

  1. KingsFan0421

    KingsFan0421 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I'm preparing for when I'm going to get my xps m1530, and I know (because of the bloatware) that I'm going to have to reformat it...anyone know where I can find a how to re: specifically the xps m1530 (that lists the correct drivers, etc)? thanks..
     
    KingsFan0421, Jan 3, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Just save C:/SWSetup.
     
    Lithus, Jan 3, 2008
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    KingsFan0421 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ?????? what the heck are u talking about
     
    KingsFan0421, Jan 3, 2008
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  4. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    All your drivers are saved in SWSetup or similar folder. Just copy that.
     
    Lithus, Jan 3, 2008
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    or just go to dells website, they are most updated there.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 3, 2008
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    Jamaicanyouth, Jan 3, 2008
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