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    how to install xp after vista on dell laptops(preferablly vostro or inspirons)????

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by redhidus, Aug 12, 2007.

  1. redhidus

    redhidus Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys,
    m abt to recieve my vostro 1400 with vista preinstalld in it(hope i recieve the vista dvd).But as i browsed around,i found tht vista is awefull on gamin and other things.
    so i decided to shift to XP for a while keepin vista n without spoilin my media direct options(i mean dual boot).I think its not a general way to do it.
    can some 1 provide a tutorial for dell machines.I found few tutorials on net but i am not sure if it worked on dell laptops.
    cheers
    hidus.
     
    redhidus, Aug 12, 2007
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    redhidus Notebook Consultant

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    no one did dual boot on vostro??
     
    redhidus, Aug 24, 2007
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    tgabe213 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Search. The only issue is driver compatability in XP.

    Google search for dualboot XP and Vista. It's 'easier' to have XP pre-installed, then install Vista.
     
    tgabe213, Aug 24, 2007
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    redhidus Notebook Consultant

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    no ... they didnt provided xp option for vostro 1400.
    the drivers for xp in vostro 1400 is the main issue.. had ny1 of yu guys tried it??
     
    redhidus, Aug 24, 2007
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    Malc Notebook Guru

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    I wanna know this too. Do we need to integrate a SATA driver into the XP installer to get XP on the vostro's? If so, can anyone recommend a good program that does it?

    Cheers
     
    Malc, Aug 24, 2007
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    redhidus Notebook Consultant

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    redhidus, Aug 25, 2007
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    Malc Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for the link buddy! Hopefully the Vostro 1500 uses the same chipset drivers because thats what I have. I need to check on the dell website I think :S
     
    Malc, Aug 25, 2007
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