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    Windows Vista on my 9300 need audio Driver!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by febrero, Aug 19, 2005.

  1. febrero

    febrero Newbie

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    I just installed Beta1 of Windows Vista on my 9300!.

    It is really COOOOLLL, only thing missing is a sound driver (latest XP one is not working), any idea where can I get one?

    Regards. :)
     
    febrero, Aug 19, 2005
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    assuming you got the beta via proper channels (you're an MSDN subscriber or similar), i would suggest contancting microsoft. doubtful you'll get any help as it's a beta, but you can try.
     
    drumfu, Aug 19, 2005
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  3. LuckMC11

    LuckMC11 Computer Extraoirdinaire NBR Reviewer

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    do u have to pay to get windows vista beta version...??
     
    LuckMC11, Aug 19, 2005
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  4. febrero

    febrero Newbie

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    I have contact them, but they have drivers only for the corporate kind of models (lattitude, optiplex etc) :(.

    It looks so good that I am going to keep it just like that for a wile...
     
    febrero, Aug 19, 2005
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  5. Jeff Ornstein

    Jeff Ornstein Notebook Enthusiast

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    Could you tell us what is so cool about it and what is much better about it than xp. thanks.
     
    Jeff Ornstein, Aug 19, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I think the beta shipped with all the drivers. I personally didn't think it was all that great. The black taskbar and start button was kinda cool. Couldn't figure out how to get the folders in explorer to show up, but I didn't try that hard.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 20, 2005
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    Like luck said, do you have to pay for that, can you download it online for free? Because i want to try it on my 8600.
     
    nickspohn, Aug 20, 2005
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  8. Omega593

    Omega593 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So it is for sure that Microsoft is making a 32-bit compatible version of Windows Vista. Or am I missing something?
     
    Omega593, Aug 20, 2005
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  9. febrero

    febrero Newbie

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    Beta version I have is 32 bits.. later this year 64 bits will be available.

    PS> You dont have to pay for it, you just need to have MSDN subscription or be a Beta tester.
     
    febrero, Aug 20, 2005
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  10. LuckMC11

    LuckMC11 Computer Extraoirdinaire NBR Reviewer

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    if u do get it online...then can u have the option of either starting vista or xp when u turn on the computer??...??
     
    LuckMC11, Aug 20, 2005
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    i think he was talking about downloading a warez version.
     
    doobie04, Aug 20, 2005
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  12. nickspohn

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    I guess i need a msdn subscription.
     
    nickspohn, Aug 20, 2005
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  13. azntiger1000

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    try posting up a screenshot of the new windows vista. see if its worth getting it.
     
    azntiger1000, Aug 20, 2005
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    doobie04, Aug 20, 2005
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    vista doesnt look that much different from windows media center edition. the new type of taskbar. but it does look a hell of a lot better than win xp. the folders look a lot like apple's os.
     
    azntiger1000, Aug 20, 2005
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  16. nickspohn

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    Ok like southern girl said, huma and everyone, that is illegal if you download it if you dont have a msdn subscription, or you are a tester. So don't!

    Nick Spohnholtz
     
    nickspohn, Aug 20, 2005
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  17. Omega593

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    Okay, so the beta version is 32-bit. Will the final version that is released to the public be available in 32-bit? Or is just going to be 64-bit?
     
    Omega593, Aug 20, 2005
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    It is illegal, correct. So is the mp3's/video's/games etc you've downloaded and didn't pay for.
     
    huma, Aug 20, 2005
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    i think its going to be both because they released a 32bit and 64bit beta of vista.
     
    doobie04, Aug 20, 2005
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    too bad all of us with the pM cant use the 64bit one :confused:
     
    azntiger1000, Aug 21, 2005
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  21. febrero

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    Both versions are going to be available, as they are for Windows XP (32 and 64 bits), problem right now with 64 bits are the drivers.... printers, audio etc should release 64 bit drivers in order to work with 64 bits OS.
     
    febrero, Aug 21, 2005
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  22. nickspohn

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    Sorry, huma i havent downloaded any music, videos, games, etc, without paying for it! So STOP accusing me and others i have!
     
    nickspohn, Aug 21, 2005
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  23. Amber

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    This thread has gone on long enough. It is off topic since you are discussing Vista in general, and not the driver. This discussion about the pirated version is illegal of course since most of you are not developers, and these type of activities are NOT supported by NBR.com.

    If you want to discuss general things about Vista, then post on the following thread
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=21194

    Locking thread....
     
    Amber, Aug 21, 2005
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