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    quick set on xp

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by portable pest, Sep 29, 2007.

  1. portable pest

    portable pest Notebook Consultant

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    has anybody got dell quickset working on xp?
     
    portable pest, Sep 29, 2007
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    i do. (dual boot with vista). i used the driver for quickset found here

    the quickset thing is found under the "FOURTH" section of the drivers category. i downloaded that and it works perfectly. but its that old school version. dunno what to do about that.
     
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    i am in the process. will post back if it does work on my system.
     
    portable pest, Sep 29, 2007
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    What the heck is quickset anyways?
     
    Triple_Dude, Sep 29, 2007
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    the hot keys combination on the dells are called quickset.eg:-the brightness control keys(Fn+down arrow),battery indiactor key(Fn+F3) etc.
     
    portable pest, Sep 29, 2007
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    Oh, I see...

    Works on my Vostro 1500 without any tweakings... (XP Pro, 32bit).
     
    Triple_Dude, Sep 29, 2007
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    yup, its working for me mate. thanks :)
     
    portable pest, Sep 29, 2007
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