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    Install updated drivers

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Starrx05, Jan 16, 2009.

  1. Starrx05

    Starrx05 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've found out there's newer drivers for my Studio laptop for webcam, wireless, etc. I updated the BIOS and it went fine. My question is do I have to uninstall current driver before installing new one? On Dell web site, they only give general instructions and don't mention this. If I install new driver over the old one, will I have 2 versions and can go back (in device manager) if the new driver doesn't work as well?

    Btw, I can't find any restore DVD. There's a hidden partition and one labelled "recovery". In case Vista crashes and I can't boot into it again, how can I access the recovery partition and restore from that? The DVD they give only have installed software and drivers. My Lenovo has software to burn recovery DVDs. I can't find it on my Dell.
     
  2. voltaire

    voltaire Notebook Consultant

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    I believe you can get the recovery software from Dell's website. Will post the link if I find it again.
     
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    Starrx05 Notebook Enthusiast

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