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    How to reinstall OS if I don't have the driver?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by jeslia, Dec 11, 2008.

  1. jeslia

    jeslia Newbie

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    Compaq Evo N800v
    here the spec:hxxp://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/compaq-evo-n800v-pentium/4507-3121_7-9771839.html?tag=mncol;psum
    ram has been upgrade to 640Mb
    *x = t

    this laptop running very slow:
    1. for browsing (not because of the isp, i sure)
    2. for printing, its hang after the printing finish
    3. for games ro its so lagging (not because of server or isp)

    I wonder if one of you can give any advise to me,
    to either upgrade, clean install, buy new one, or anything...
    Thank you in advance.

    Oh BTW I have no driver.
     
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    S_P_Q_R Notebook Evangelist

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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If you have a slower 4200RPM hard drive, which given its age is a distinct possibility, that could be a big reason why it seems so slow. If you're on a slow connection like a modem, that's likely the reason for the slowness. What games are you playing?
     
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    hey thanks for the reply...

    the modem it self is fine...
    only to play PS RO

    I have been asked to computer specialist, He said changes the HD to higher RPM will not solved the problem...
    any idea how to not support his idea?
    give me some sort of explanation please...

    thank again
     
    jeslia, Dec 12, 2008
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