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    xp on DV3

    Discussion in 'HP' started by sumisu_san, May 13, 2009.

  1. sumisu_san

    sumisu_san Notebook Enthusiast

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    looking at buying a dv3, but i dont know if i should wait until windows 7 comes out this fall/winter since i'm not happy with vista on my sony vaio.

    can xp be put on the dv3, are all the xp drivers avail, etc?
     
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    nu_D Notebook Deity

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    What's wrong with Vista?

    The DV3 is pretty new, so I don't think you're going to get certain confirmation, but I wouldn't be surprised if you could install XP on it, although I honestly couldn't see why you would want to.

    Regarding the drivers, have look yourself------------>
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...us&dlc=en&submit.y=0&submit.x=0&lang=en&cc=us

    Just save yourself the trouble and run Vista dude. There's nothing wrong with it anymore....

    Regarding waiting for 7, that's your decision to make.... if you need a laptop now, then buy it and upgrade later. If you don't need a laptop, then wait for 7. Really best advice I can give you....
     
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