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    windows vista and media direct problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Matsu, Mar 1, 2007.

  1. Matsu

    Matsu Notebook Consultant

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    im sry if this hasas been mentioned before but i just recently installed windows vista with the express upgrade DVd. however when i press the media direct buttin while running windows nothing happens. how do you fix this?
     
    Matsu, Mar 1, 2007
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    jim6172 Notebook Evangelist

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    on the media direct dvd there is a folder called windowsmd3 run setup within this
     
    jim6172, Mar 1, 2007
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  3. Matsu

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    is there a way to download the file? i dont have the media direct CD.
     
    Matsu, Mar 2, 2007
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    jim6172 Notebook Evangelist

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    ive seen it on a bittorrent (2.6 gigs)but its far easier to call or chat with dell and order one
     
    jim6172, Mar 2, 2007
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    It is shipped with the notebook, check your installation CDs again. If not then you can download it from Megaupload. Links can be found here.
     
    PhoenixFx, Mar 3, 2007
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    You have to make sure that Dell Quick Set is running. If it isn't then the button has no effect.
     
    gamo62, Jun 22, 2007
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