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    New Gateway 7508GX - want to install XP Pro

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by pcbogert, Sep 3, 2005.

  1. pcbogert

    pcbogert Newbie

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    Anyone know if the 7510GX drivers will work with the 7508GX? Only difference seems to be a bit slower processor and a smaller hard drive. It came with XP Home SP2 and I want to put Pro on it if possible, or reformat the drive with XP Home.
     
    pcbogert, Sep 3, 2005
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  2. skriefal

    skriefal Notebook Consultant

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    Burn a copy of the recovery DVDs -- they have all of the drivers that you'll need. Some of them are buried and a bit difficult to find, but they're there.

    Just did the XP Home --> XP Pro upgrade myself...
     
    skriefal, Sep 5, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The drivers for home and pro are the same.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 5, 2005
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    pcbogert Newbie

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    Thanks for your help. It is working just right!
     
    pcbogert, Sep 7, 2005
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