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    Questions about downgrading to XP (hp8710p)

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Sephael, Jun 17, 2008.

  1. Sephael

    Sephael Notebook Consultant

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    I decided to downgrade my lappy to XP, due to few annoying issues with 3dsmax and related programs.

    Anyway, I have few questions regarding the process.

    What should I back-up before formatting my HDD (completely) ? I want to make new partitions, and Im not sure what to do with the HP_Recovery partition :(

    Which drivers should I download from HP site? Do i need all the drivers from this site? http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...sId=3369264&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=1093

    Im trying to include SATA drivers in my XP install, prolly gonna burn another cd for that. What exactly should I include in my XP install CD and how to do it D: ?

    More questions to come :>
     
    Sephael, Jun 17, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    You can use nlite to include all drivers in the CD.
     
    The_Observer, Jun 17, 2008
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  3. Sephael

    Sephael Notebook Consultant

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    I just did that, included the sata drivers on the XP cd :eek:

    What should I do with the Recovery partition tho? I heard that I should NEVER delete it, but I dont thnk it`ll be there when i do full format and re-partition my HDD :/
     
    Sephael, Jun 17, 2008
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