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    Upgradin OS/Driver install

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by cbell14, Feb 4, 2009.

  1. cbell14

    cbell14 Newbie

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    Ok, I have an old computer which Im upgrading with a new hard drive, as well as goin from XP to Vista (dont worry, only paid $18 for it through University). I have been planning on cleaning house for a while, but I would like to streamline the Install as much as possible, which comes down to Drivers. I have the old Driver disk, as well as a folder full of duplicate non windows drivers. Anyway, Being the newbie that I am, will there be any problem using my old Driver disc meant for XP in Vista? also, is there a easy program to use to create a installation disc for the non windows Drivers in the aforementioned folder?
     
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Your old driver disc for XP is near worthless - XP drivers can work, generally they wont or cause crashes, affect performance, etecetera - but, here is the good news.

    Vista is very good at finding drivers by itself - especially on older machines.

    So, quite a few drivers will be on the Windows disc, other's you'll get via windows update, some via the device manager.

    For the rest, go to the manufacturers webpage - e.g. Intel - and download the driver from their webpage.
     
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