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    Windows XP on Dell studio 1558

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by imtp, Feb 26, 2010.

  1. imtp

    imtp Notebook Enthusiast

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    guys i need to install windows xp on my new dell studio 1558 with the i5 processor. i can't seem to fine the drivers anywhere.. :mad: .. any help that you guys can offer??
     
    imtp, Feb 26, 2010
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    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Good luck. You will probably have to search for them one by one.
     
    Padmé, Feb 26, 2010
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    imtp Notebook Enthusiast

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    what about the windows xp drivers for the studio 1555? can i use them after installing xp on my 1558?
     
    imtp, Feb 28, 2010
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  4. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    Joel, Feb 28, 2010
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    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    Yea, the HM55/PM55 chipset for the Intel i-series was built with windows vista/7+ in mind and the drivers are written accordingly. Plus the Studio 1555 is running the last generation PM 45 chipset and the drivers most certainly will not work with the 1558. And to top it off, I believe you are going to lose some hardware functionality when going all the way back to XP.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Feb 28, 2010
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  6. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    From your other post, you say that software WONT work in 7, why not use the XP Mode. Just Google it.
     
    Joel, Feb 28, 2010
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    pulseradio Newbie

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    did you have any joy with the XP Drivers?? i am awaiting delievery of my 1558 and just started reading all these ppl wanting to change to XP Like me i hate W7 has anyone found all the drivers yet???? please help :)
     
    pulseradio, Aug 31, 2010
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    Saisei Notebook Deity

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    I doubt youll find all the drivers, you're better off with Win7..It's much better and will have better support..What if a program you want to use isn't supported by XP, then what do you do or if newer drivers that you want aren't compat with Xp?
     
    Saisei, Aug 31, 2010
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