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    Anyone installed SP3 on a vostro or inspiron yet?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Lap, May 9, 2008.

  1. Lap

    Lap Notebook Geek

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    I've heard some stories of endless reboots with XP SP3.
    Have any of you guys installed it yet?
     
    Lap, May 9, 2008
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    Works fine here, no problems on both laptops.
     
    mrg666, May 9, 2008
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    deputc26 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm running XP SP3 it killed my bluetooth but a driver re-install fixed that, I also just realized my cd/dvd burner no longer recognizes blank cd's and thus I can't burn them. I can't seem to find any drivers at all for this particular drive (PBDS DVD +-RW DS-8W1P is the drive model) so if you can help please do.
     
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    Installed SP3 on a fresh load of XP last night...

    Actually got rid of the strange audio shutters that I was getting! I was pleased with that.
     
    WyreTheWolf, May 10, 2008
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    This is because SP3 now includes a driver for Dell wireless 355 bluetooth module which was missing in the preSP3 installations. Since I had already uninstalled the Dell driver (and bt stack) and modified the INF file of MS driver to work with 355 BT module, the new driver did not create any problem for me. Just opposite actually, SP3 added WHQL to the already working driver.
     
    mrg666, May 12, 2008
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    mia4l Notebook Evangelist

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    going to install it tonight on my brothers vostro 1400 will let you know how it goes
     
    mia4l, May 12, 2008
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    I've got it on my office Inspiron 1501. (AMD/ATI)

    No adverse effects... but then no blindingly obvious benefits either to be frank. But I'm sure it's better... just in places I won't notice. :)
     
    L.Rawlins, May 12, 2008
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    Installed SP3 on my E1705 last week, and it's been working fine.
     
    WackyT, May 12, 2008
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