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    Please help me with my AMD hp dv2500 laptop

    Discussion in 'HP' started by nub1243, Nov 29, 2009.

  1. nub1243

    nub1243 Newbie

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    Hey guys, I downgraded my computer from vista to xp but I am unable to find the correct graphic driver or the chipset.
    any help will be greatly appreciated.
    my model number is Dv2500 series dv2000

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    nub1243, Nov 29, 2009
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    Bullit Notebook Deity

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    You need to know what is your graphic card.
     
    Bullit, Nov 29, 2009
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    how do i find that out since when I click properties on my desktop it says default monitor on.
     
    nub1243, Nov 29, 2009
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    Don't you have manual/pdf of your laptop with specs? If not, go to VGA video controler above in device manager like you have shown in first image go to properties and take note of "device id" number then search in Google: Device id XYZ .
     
    Bullit, Nov 29, 2009
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    It isn't very smart downgrading when you have a AMD Processor...
     
    weinter, Nov 30, 2009
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    well, it reads device type: other devices, manufacturer: unknown pci bus 0 devices 18 function 0
     
    nub1243, Nov 30, 2009
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