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    1525 with Win8 Pro: Intel graphics not working right

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dkris2020, May 21, 2013.

  1. dkris2020

    dkris2020 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok so I installed Win 8 Pro on my Inspiron 1525 and because Dell didn't have graphics drivers that work for 64bit os, I downloaded the GMA965 drivers straight from Intel. Well when I install it it only works briefly and when I turn my laptop off it goes away. It also causes Photoshop Premiere Pro and the screensaver to not work. Does ANYONE know what to do to fix this?
     
    dkris2020, May 21, 2013
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  2. tijo

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    You could try drivers for the GMA 965 from another Dell laptop that has 64-bit drivers if you can find one.
     
    tijo, May 21, 2013
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  3. dkris2020

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    Tried but no luck, I'll try a manual update...
     
    dkris2020, May 21, 2013
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  4. StormJumper

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    Is there a reason why Windows7 didn't work for you or do you not have W7x64? I have 1525 with Windows7x64 Ult Sp1 and intel GMA and it woks fine. I think you loading a O/S that doesn't seems to work properly with that old of a hardware?
     
    StormJumper, May 22, 2013
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  5. dkris2020

    dkris2020 Notebook Evangelist

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    I wanted to run Win 8 because I personally like it as an OS, and will likely run it as I upgrade laptops.

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    dkris2020, May 22, 2013
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  6. StormJumper

    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just remember the 1525 isn't a touch screen so your going to have to use keyboard and mouse something which the 1525 uses and that defeats the purpose of a tablet touch screen on the 1525. But if you feel you want it then by all means go ahead that is your choice.
     
    StormJumper, May 22, 2013
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  7. KSMB

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    another reason why win 8 suxs :cool:
     
    KSMB, May 22, 2013
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  8. Jobine

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    I fixed the issue myself by using Windows 7 drivers (they work in w8).
     
    Jobine, Aug 2, 2013
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  9. StormJumper

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    In that old of a useful dell that O/S did not benefit that laptop much. IMO
     
    StormJumper, Aug 3, 2013
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