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    fresh XP install on a Sony laptop

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by mcf57, Dec 26, 2008.

  1. mcf57

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    I have a family member who is coming in town in a few days. She has a Sony VGN-C290 laptop with Vista on it. I'm gonna help her install XP on it instead. How involved will it be. Will I be able to easily find all the drivers on Sony's website or should I go somewhere else for the drivers?

    Any suggestions on how to make this process quick and as pain free as possible?
     
    mcf57, Dec 26, 2008
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  2. Mickbt26

    Mickbt26 Notebook Evangelist

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    I would look for the drivers now before you start, Just to make sure you get them all ready. The actual process of XP installation is easy enough but you may need to install the SATA drivers beforehand, This can make it bothersome.
     
    Mickbt26, Dec 26, 2008
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    Well, I just happened to check Sony's site and they appear to have pretty much all of the drivers for XP. I'm not familiar with installing SATA drivers beforehand like you mention. What is involved.

    If worst comes to worst, I can just restore its VISTA OS in the hidden partition.
     
    mcf57, Dec 27, 2008
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    It won't happen because if you don't have the SATA driver before hand, you won't see the disk to install XP
     
    NHT, Dec 27, 2008
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    essential, Dec 27, 2008
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