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    backin up drivers and reformatin 9300

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by 9300wonder, Apr 22, 2005.

  1. 9300wonder

    9300wonder Notebook Enthusiast

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    i jus got my 9300 two days ago.. .and i love it..
    i was wondering, how do you back up ur drivers and stuff? i read some entries about backin up all ur drivers and reinstalling windows xp... hmm, if you guys can show me how to do this, i'd appreciate it big time... thx

    Dell 9300
    Pentium 1.6
    512 RAM
    128 ATI Video Card
    WUXGA with True Life
    2200 wireless
    dvd/cd-rw
     
    9300wonder, Apr 22, 2005
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  2. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    mods, we really need a sticky on this... there are numerous multiple posts on drivers and reformatting...

    1. download the drivers from dell's website onto some external hd, memory stick, cdr, whatever
    2. boot from xp cd, follow the prompts

     
    drumfu, Apr 22, 2005
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  3. heartofgold

    heartofgold Notebook Deity

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    Drumfu is right about a "sticky" which has been mentioned before. Add a suggested warning to first timers explaing that It's easy for some but not suggested for people doing this for the first time without feeling confident they can handle any problems that may occur! Catering to all people!

    9300wonder,

    Do not do this yet ! If this is your first , then definitely wait for step by step instructions and be prepared!

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    heartofgold, Apr 22, 2005
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