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    Help me get Windows XP Pro on VGN-FW373J/B

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by soulsaver_8229, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. soulsaver_8229

    soulsaver_8229 Notebook Consultant

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    So I just ordered my SONY VAIO FW Series VGN-FW373J/B

    Before it gets here I would love to have the drivers ready to go for a full on wipe and reload! :O

    So was wondering if the owners of this laptop can shout out the parts numbers I will need to research to get the drivers, chipset ect.....

    Video will prolly be the most easy.

    But if anyone already is doing what I am, by all means share the gold :D


    thanks for any help yall can be :O
     
    soulsaver_8229, Feb 17, 2009
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    soulsaver_8229 Notebook Consultant

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    bumpers for anyone who may be of help :D
     
    soulsaver_8229, Feb 18, 2009
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    soulsaver_8229 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok since I cannot play EQ on this laptop, I really now need windows xp pro on it.

    I am unsure which drivers for any of these parts I should use.....

    I have it down to this.

    AMD- 3650 Driver
    Intel Wireless 5100AGN wi-fi
    Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset

    I am still looking up the rest.

    If anyone wants to be helpfull enough I will send some cashola their way!
     
    soulsaver_8229, Feb 23, 2009
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    panzer06 His Imperial Majesty

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    These are entire threads dedicated to getting XP working on the FW (older models I think). Keep looking through the forum.

    However, before you do so, have you tried Vista's compatibility settings for the game. I've not come across a game I could't getting working one way or another. Even used the free version of VMware and installed Windows 98 under a virtual machine for one. Vista's not so bad if you give it a chance.

    Cheers,
     
    panzer06, Feb 23, 2009
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