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    XP drivers for Samsung N220 netbook found

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by shr3dder, Dec 15, 2010.

  1. shr3dder

    shr3dder Newbie

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    Hey! So i HAD to clean-install XP on my Samung N220 Plus netbook.
    The problem is, there are only windows 7 drivers available for it.
    I do know it IS possible to find working XP drivers for it but i am not that smart about drivers so i cant really look for them by myself.
    I was wondering if someone with better knowledge could help me and find the drivers that the netbook needs in order to work normally with the newly installed OS.
    The missing drivers are (according to the device manager):
    Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus
    Broadcom BCM2070 Bluetooth Device
    Ethernet Controller
    Network Controller
    SM Bus Controller
    Video Controller
    Video Controller (VGA Compatible)

    If anyone would be so kind and help me out, i would be really grateful.
     
    shr3dder, Dec 15, 2010
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  2. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    I searched the us site and found only W7 drivers as you say
    Here is a link ,note you might have to navigate back and select a different model number as the 220 series had quite a few listed
    There are XP drivers listed here
    Good luck
    Support for N220-JA01 SAMSUNG
     
    Alex, Dec 15, 2010
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  3. shr3dder

    shr3dder Newbie

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    Wow, how did you find this? :O I have been looking for a day now and didnt see a single one anywhere. I will now use the download links provided by you and when im done i will let you know if all works. and by the way, before you posted, i installed the WIN 7 driver for LAN and it works :S the device manager shows that it is installed, also the connection icon appeared in the taskbar. Should i uninstall and use the XP driver or can it stay like that?
     
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    Alex Super Moderator

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    See how it performs , if it is working fine leave it be
    Windows update may find newer hardware updates as well . after
     
    Alex, Dec 15, 2010
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    shr3dder Newbie

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    So i have everything working normally. EXCEPT one thing - the Fn button wont work. Are there any particular drivers for that?
     
    shr3dder, Dec 15, 2010
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    shr3dder Newbie

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    nevermind, i installed the touchpad driver and it started working. I just had a hunch :D
    Anyways, this problem is solved, got all the drivers i need :)
    Hopefully this thread will be useful for others with the same mission as well :)
    Thank you and good luck with everything!
     
    shr3dder, Dec 15, 2010
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    Alex Super Moderator

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    Yes
    Lesson learned is if you can not find drives on the manufacturers us site look on other sites
    In this case the Hong Kong site had the full driver listing
    I will update the title
     
    Alex, Dec 15, 2010
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