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Windows XP SP3 (x86) on my Vostro 1320

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by iggiepop, Sep 14, 2009.

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    iggiepop Notebook Consultant

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    After spending months having audio/wi-fi issues running Vista Home Premium as well as a finicky touchpad with Windows 7 RC, I decided to "downgrade" to Windows XP SP3 to see how my system would perform.

    Well, after using the laptop for a solid week, I can honestly say that it is the stable it has ever been, with absolutely no driver issues whatsoever.

    I haven't been able to find any issues so far with the OS, components, or any software thrown at the system. The one negative thing I have to mention is the lack of any decent "power management" or "battery life optimization"; that was something Vista and 7 did better, unless I'm missing something.

    Since I can't find a compatible version of the Dell QuickSet software, does anyone running XP know of any other great 3rd party power management tools?
     
    iggiepop, Sep 14, 2009
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    Weegie Notebook Deity

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    Notebook hardware control.

    http://www.pbus-167.com/

    Use the bugfix version for dell's listed below the main download link.
     
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