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    HP DV5-1020 ev with Windows XP pro?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by FISHERMAN, Sep 14, 2008.

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    FatMangosLAWL Notebook Evangelist

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    No offense, but if you can't use Vista, then there's no way you can install Windows XP Pro on a DV5Z by yourself. I don't think anyone's done it, and I'm almost positive that some components don't even offer Windows XP drivers anymore, rendering some of your laptop useless. Just learn Vista, it's not slow, it doesn't suck, and it's pretty much XP with some special effects.
     
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