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yonee

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    Problem changing OS from windows vista to XP
    « on: February 08, 2009, 11:03:00 AM »
    Hi, guys how u doing?
       
         I have a notebook (acer)  based on windows vista, recently i changed to windows XP OS. right now the problem is i can't update the ethernet cotroller. the following controllers are

       1. atheros AR5007EG wireless network adapter

        2. NVIDIA nForce Networking controller #2

                  so, please guys i need your help?   thank you very much

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    Re: Problem changing OS from windows vista to XP
    « Reply #1 on: February 08, 2009, 11:21:37 AM »
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    recently i changed to windows XP OS
    Why?
    Did you check, if XP drivers are out there, FIRST?
    No.
    Here you go.

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      Re: Problem changing OS from windows vista to XP
      « Reply #2 on: February 08, 2009, 11:42:18 PM »


            No, sir

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      Re: Problem changing OS from windows vista to XP
      « Reply #3 on: February 09, 2009, 08:34:56 AM »
      Do you have a recovery partition on your hard drive? I believe your Acer notebook would have had a recovery partition when you bought it.  So, you should be able to restore the system to its original configuration.  Then, try installing XP under a dual-boot configuration.  A reference: How to dual boot Vista and XP (with Vista installed first) -- the step-by-step guide with screenshots

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        Re: Problem changing OS from windows vista to XP
        « Reply #4 on: February 16, 2009, 01:55:59 AM »
        thank you very much appreciated :)

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