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    M-6862 Windows xp 32bit Drivers now!

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by vyan, Sep 26, 2008.

  1. vyan

    vyan Notebook Geek

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    Alright, since the 64bit thread wasn't generating enough hits, I would like to know if someone can direct me to get the drivers for Windows Xp 32 from a clean install.

    Any help is Appreciated
     
    vyan, Sep 26, 2008
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    vyan Notebook Geek

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    bump for help!
     
    vyan, Sep 26, 2008
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  3. JustinNotJason

    JustinNotJason Notebook Consultant

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    I'll post it here in case you don't get to the other thread.

    Gateway has a handful of XP (32 I believe but they don't specify) drivers on there driver website-

    http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/mydl.asp?tab=MY&os=Windows XP

    be aware though, they won't let you in without your laptops serial number.

    Also in my experience it takes a long time for the driver to load up and ask you to save it, regardless of your internet connection.
     
    JustinNotJason, Sep 26, 2008
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  4. vyan

    vyan Notebook Geek

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    ^ did you downgrade successfully to windows Xp
    with all the hardware working?

    such as network, etc. etc.?
     
    vyan, Sep 26, 2008
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  5. JustinNotJason

    JustinNotJason Notebook Consultant

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    No. I'm using the default Vista Home Premium 64bit and don't have an intention to downgrade. They don't offer very many XP drivers though.
     
    JustinNotJason, Sep 27, 2008
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  6. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

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    yeah all the drivers is pretty much on gateway website and i think when i checked for you i only saw about 3 drivers for XP on this laptop so your best choice is to go VISTA 64bit, which has the most drivers available
     
    vinceboiii, Sep 27, 2008
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  7. vyan

    vyan Notebook Geek

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    yea, but I am downgrading so I can softmod the videocard so I can use it for architecture.
     
    vyan, Sep 28, 2008
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    kki000 Newbie

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    complete lists

    You cannot find them all on gateway's site.
    Thats a pretty comprehensive list from slick deals.

    I have everything running, but its still a little wonky under xp. Im dual booting to vista 64 bit and it runs much better. I need to keep xp for work though, stupid vpn only runs under old xp.
     
    kki000, Sep 28, 2008
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  9. vyan

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    Thank you for this!
     
    vyan, Oct 3, 2008
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