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    Is installing Vista on a laptop harder? Need help!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Fatalah, Jul 10, 2007.

  1. Fatalah

    Fatalah Notebook Guru

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    Well, I think I need to reformat my drive and re-install Vista on my brand new Gateway notebook. I basically didn't let Windows Update finish installing by running CCleaner before it could finish. So now Windows Update keeps telling me to install new updates, no matter how many times I install them.

    So anyway.

    I've done Windows XP clean re-installs many times on my old desktop PC. Is there anything I should keep in mind when doing a clean re-install of Vista on my new laptop? Like, should I check for my Gateway driver disc?
     
    Fatalah, Jul 10, 2007
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  2. junknstuff

    junknstuff Notebook Consultant

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    drivers drivers drivers.

    other then that, you should be happy with a clean install afterwards!
     
    junknstuff, Jul 10, 2007
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    They are the same process for desktop vs laptop. Don't forget drivers as junknstuff noted as well BEFORE you do the hdd wipe. At least have your NIC and/or wireless drivers available.
     
    Wingsbr, Jul 10, 2007
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  4. Fatalah

    Fatalah Notebook Guru

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    I THINK my Gateway NX570XL arrived with a drivers disc.

    Is there a good walkthrough guide for this?
     
    Fatalah, Jul 10, 2007
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    Overclocker Notebook Evangelist

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    To be honest, the Vista installation is simpler than XP's. You basically put the disk in, select your drive, and wait an hour before entering post-installation stuff.
     
    Overclocker, Jul 10, 2007
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