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    Downgrading from Vista to XP on dv2225nr.. possible?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by iwareboy, Mar 1, 2007.

  1. iwareboy

    iwareboy Newbie

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    Hi guys,

    I've read all the install guides for XP on previous HP laptops... but is it possible to downgrade the dv2225nr to XP from Vista? The HP website does not have any XP drivers listed for this model...

    I assume when I install XP, I will need to slipstream the SATA drivers and reburn the disc first?

    Thanks!
     
    iwareboy, Mar 1, 2007
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You dont need to slipstream any SATA drivers since that issue is only relevant for Intel hardware. Since you have AMD+Nvidia, all you need is a Windows Xp disc and the drivers which you can download from the software/downloads section for the dv2000z.
     
    miner, Mar 1, 2007
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