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    To-do-List : Preparation for Studio arrival

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by keithface, Jan 20, 2009.

  1. keithface

    keithface Notebook Guru

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    Hi Board,

    I am getting a studio 17 in a matter of days [thanks to you & all your posts I've reduced the mistakes I would have otherwise made :)

    While i am waiting for my order, I was wondering what I could do now to download software, patches, [from Dell, graphics card drivers etc] and other things I could do that would reduce the time it would take to get my new machien up 'n running :D

    I've read about re-installing Vista from Dell disks [some post I'll have to re-find]

    ATI drivers?

    I will be replacing my desktop with this and have 100GB to back-up [any tips / experiments / horror stories would be useful]

    I';m excited now but would like to make some disks or something so I'm all good to go.

    Thanks
    Best
    K
     
    keithface, Jan 20, 2009
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    You can use Vlite to slipstream Dell's drivers into a clean, customised, and automated Vista installation. I would also recommend modifying ATI's Catalyst drivers with the Mobility Modder for good GPU performance.
     
    Bog, Jan 20, 2009
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  3. keithface

    keithface Notebook Guru

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    thanks bog!
    i'll have a look at Vlite right now :)
     
    keithface, Jan 20, 2009
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