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    need assistance with upgrading.

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by TribalOne, Nov 16, 2010.

  1. TribalOne

    TribalOne Notebook Consultant

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    Hello Everyone, Im a bit new too this forum thing so please bear with me. I am looking too dump vista and go to windows 7, I want too start with a fresh install but was wondering how i go about getting the right drivers and also how to install them correctly. Is there a guide i didnt see or a thread on this i might have missed? Just want to be sure I go about it the correct way. Thx for any help in advance.
     
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    When I installed the upgrade I just alowed Windows 7 to select the drivers and update. All went fine but you may decide to get different video drivers..........
     
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    I did the same as TANWare, and all went well.
     
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    Thanks so much will give it a try :)
     
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    Only issue I know of might be rebooting after a system sleep. If you experience this try changing the IEEE 1394 controller to the one marked as "1394 OCHI Compliant Host Controller (Legacy)" in the device manager..............
     
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