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    VAIO help quick

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Sepheroth, Jun 25, 2007.

  1. Sepheroth

    Sepheroth Newbie

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    I have a question that I've scoured the internet for an answer to, but have thus far come out empty handed. I'm part of a competition for SkillsUSA (Technical Computer Applications to be more specific), and it's required that I downgrade to XP. I have a VGN-FZ140E Vaio, and I'm deeply concerned about drivers, since so many people haven't been finding the XP drivers. If anyone could respond to this soon, it would be greatly appreciated.
     
    Sepheroth, Jun 25, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Look for the previous FZ140 model that came with XP, and get their drivers. Most of the hardware should be the same.

    Or, get XP running via a Virtual Machine if all you need is for some software to work.
     
    Greg, Jun 25, 2007
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    Sepheroth Newbie

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    No, I need a fresh install of XP. Part of the competition is on working with features of XP Pro.
     
    Sepheroth, Jun 25, 2007
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    Dijo John Notebook Geek

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    Then better got for a Dell. They offer xp in their new notebooks.
     
    Dijo John, Jun 26, 2007
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