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    Windows XP SP3 on Vaio FW290

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by sp1200, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. sp1200

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    I was waiting for the new Macbooks to come out, and since they decided to drop firewire, I'm about ready to tell Apple where to go. I like this model Vaio (VGN-FW290) but I am not crazy about Vista.

    Has anyone successfully downgraded to XP on this model with no issues? (Or at the very least, install a clean version of Vista myself after wiping the drive)? :confused:
     
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    I have successfully done a clean install on a FW190, which is pretty much identical to the FW290 except the video chipset if you upgraded. Sony might not release official XP drivers for the FW290, but I see no reason why you shouldn't be able to use all the 190 drivers except the video.
     
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    Couldn't I just download the appropriate video driver from ATI?
     
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