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    Im looking to pre-order Windows 7 and use it on my 1520

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by demonhotrod, Jul 15, 2009.

  1. demonhotrod

    demonhotrod Notebook Evangelist

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    But im concerned about drivers and so forth, will I be able to use the drivers that I use for Vista (as they are near the same...i think) or will I have to hope that Dell releases some specifically for Windows 7, even though they stopped releasing drivers for the 1520 about a year ago?

    The last thing I want is to buy Windows 7 and find that I can't use half of my notebooks functionality haha

    Thanks!
     
    demonhotrod, Jul 15, 2009
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    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    Windows 7 has been pretty good at detecting drivers, for my latitude D630, and usually during the first few windows update checks, finds more/newer versions. You need to make sure you check the update window though, as it won't push these drivers to you automatically. :)
     
    booboo12, Jul 15, 2009
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    i have windows 7 RC on my 1520 right now and everything works so i think you'll be fine.
    -James
     
    jamesmoon2, Jul 15, 2009
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    Excellent!
    Thanks a lot you two
     
    demonhotrod, Jul 15, 2009
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