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    Dell Inspiron 1520 - VISTA TO XP FORMAT

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by nive, Dec 21, 2007.

  1. nive

    nive Newbie

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    I formatted from vista to XP, I read through most of the threads here regarding all the steps in formatting. Unfortunately my internet doenst work (still need to install the ethernet drivers) and my cdrom doesnt work (still need to install the dvd 8x drivers). How the heck am I am supposed to install the drivers? Would the USB work? Can I just use this computer to download all the drivers and send it using a USB stick, or would the USB need a driver installation too?
     
    nive, Dec 21, 2007
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  2. f4ding

    f4ding Laptop Owner

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    I never get the dvd drivers thing. I always thought that the dvd is just like the HDD, no drivers needed. Otherwise, how did you install the OS in the first place, isn't it through the optical drive?

    I know I didn't need any driver when I install XP/Debian etc on any of my machines.
     
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  3. nive

    nive Newbie

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    ya it took a while but my dvd driver finally showed up and works. My internet drivers arent installed it, transfering em over from another computer as we speak, hopefully everything works out fine :O
     
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    nive Newbie

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    k well everything turned out great. if anyone needs help going from vista to xp on inspiron 1520 feel free to msg me.

    right now im just working on getting out of ATA for SATA


    ooopps forgot to edit, my bad
     
    nive, Dec 21, 2007
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    edjtpa Newbie

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    Hello....I pretty much got everything to work ecept for my sound...can find the right drivers. I downloaded R171789 which is the only audio available by Dell...it doesn't work.

    Also...under Device manager, I have Base System Device and SM Bus Controller in the Other Devices...not working properlly

    Any Ideas?

    Thanks...EDJ
     
    edjtpa, Jan 9, 2008
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    just wondering where you got the xp ethernet drivers

    thanks
     
    bizz, Jan 15, 2008
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    hwaforumtk Notebook Guru

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    hwaforumtk, Jan 15, 2008
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