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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: yonee on February 08, 2009, 11:03:00 AM

Title: Problem changing OS from windows vista to XP
Post by: yonee 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

Title: Re: Problem changing OS from windows vista to XP
Post by: Broni 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.

Title: Re: Problem changing OS from windows vista to XP
Post by: yonee on February 08, 2009, 11:42:18 PM

      No, sir

Title: Re: Problem changing OS from windows vista to XP
Post by: soybean 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 (http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_vista_and_xp_with_vista_installed_first__the_stepbystep_guide.htm)

Title: Re: Problem changing OS from windows vista to XP
Post by: yonee on February 16, 2009, 01:55:59 AM

thank you very much appreciated :)

Title: Re: Problem changing OS from windows vista to XP
Post by: lambo on February 16, 2009, 11:24:51 AM

you could try here for driver's

http://www.xpvistaworld.com/atheros_ar5007eg_wireless_network_adapter_1131.htm

or here

http://www.downloadatoz.com/driver/item_261518.html