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    Asus G50V-A1 Vista sucks

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by KinkyDick, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. KinkyDick

    KinkyDick Newbie

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    Any way to remove vista and go to XP?? I am willing to swap out the drive.
    Called ASUS and they say just call software vendors for updates. I have old copies of software I want to run but 64 bits is too much for it. I love the laptop otherwise :cool: :cool:
     
    KinkyDick, Jul 31, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Just get an XP cd....Boot from it, format the vista partition and install....!!
    But if you have a SATA HDD, you will have to turn off AHCI or Slipstream the SATA drivers into the XP cd..!! XP doesn't recognise SATA HDDs..!!
     
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    elijahRW Notebook Deity

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    ya, XP DOESN'T RECOGNIZE SATA :mad: I hate that problem. It's always hard to get the drivers integrated with the xp installation.
     
    elijahRW, Jul 31, 2008
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    Glover03 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Asus does not provide Windows XP drivers for Windows Vista system. I believe they longer provide any Windows XP drivers for their notebooks. IF you want to buy a Windows XP laptop, I recommend Prostar, Clevo or Compal systems.

    Good Luck on your research!
     
    Glover03, Aug 1, 2008
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