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    request to provide install disk for XP on dv9000 series

    Discussion in 'HP' started by nevian, Sep 28, 2007.

  1. nevian

    nevian Notebook Geek

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    Bret: Hello Steven.
    Bret: Welcome to HP Total Care for Pavilion Notebooks.My name is Bret. How may I assist you today?
    steven munoz: hi bret, i hate the windows vista on my laptop
    steven munoz: is there anyway i can get XP on it?
    steven munoz: i have so many problems using windows Vista
    Bret: I am really sorry to hear that you are uncomfortable with the Operating system Vista.
    Bret: Let me explain you in this regard.
    Bret: Actually HP doesn't recommend changing the Operating system on the Notebook other than the preinstalled one.
    steven munoz: isn't microsoft supporting downgrades to XP now?
    steven munoz: HP should provide XP drivers, no?
    Bret: Could you let me know why do you want to change the Operating system on the Notebook?
    steven munoz: because all my other computers are XP and do not have the same issues as my new laptop with Vista. software doesn't all work, very slow, the screen always flashes, bad network connectivity, shorter battery life, etc.
    Bret: That's really unfortunate that you are facign these many issues.
    steven munoz: i read on many forums many people are having the same issues
    Bret: Steven, then in this regard let me proivde the solution.
    Bret: Are you chatting from the same Notebook which has the issue?
    steven munoz: yes
    Bret: Thank you for confirming.
    Bret: Did you already installed XP onto the Notebook?
    steven munoz: yes
    steven munoz: and since i did, my problems are gone
    Bret: I appreciate your efforts.
    steven munoz: the laptop is 400% BETTER
    steven munoz: and everything works
    Bret: Uhm.....
    Bret: So let me know now are you looking for drivers?
    steven munoz: however, i would like HP to provide XP supported isntallation disk
    steven munoz: but in case i catch a virus, i don't want to look for all the drivers again...it was tough to do
    steven munoz: in case i have to reinstall
    Bret: Let me explain you in this regard.
    steven munoz: ok
    Bret: Steven, HP is designing the Notebook so that the hardware configurations on the Notebook supports Vista Operating system.
    Bret: And the option which you are referring to is not available so far.
    steven munoz: do you have any idea if it will be?
    Bret: However I will forward the information to concerned department.
    steven munoz: yes, let them know that XP drivers ARE available for every component on this particular laptop
    Bret: So that they would forward the information and your queries to HP Research department.
    Bret: I really appreciate your feed back.
    steven munoz: i have had NO issues since installing XP and the drivers and i think many customers would appreciate and XP install disk
    steven munoz: VISTA IS AWFUL
    Bret: Thank you for the additional Information.
    Bret: Once we get any update regarding ther query I will personally send you a mail.
    Bret: Please let me confirm your mail ID.
    Bret: Email:
    steven munoz: thank you very much
    steven munoz: yes, email address is correct
    Bret: It's my pleasure assisting you.
    steven munoz: goodbye
     
  2. bmcc

    bmcc Notebook Consultant

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    LOL! HP customer service reps always make me smile :)
     
  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Everyone makes typos, even CSRs.