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    Need help setting up new laptop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jechap73, Oct 8, 2007.

  1. jechap73

    jechap73 Newbie

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    Hello,
    First I just want to say thank you to all the posters in helping me pick up my new lap top (Clevo 57ru). This web site really was the most informative. I purchased through RJTech, great company who had to put up with alot from me. Hands down, thumbs up...
    Now I need help..... I'm not computer dumb, but I've never installed drivers and a OS before. The instructions gave a good detail on how to install the drivers. My question is do I install my OS before the drivers or vice versa?
    Thanks everyone...
     
    jechap73, Oct 8, 2007
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Boot of the OS disk, format your hard drive, then follow the on screen instructions.

    As for drivers, you just click on the executable and then you wait.
     
    adinu, Oct 8, 2007
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  3. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Drivers are needed for the OS (or for applications running on top of the OS) to communicate with the hardware. Therefore you need to install the OS first.
     
    PhoenixFx, Oct 8, 2007
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  4. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Install the OS, then when the laptop boots up, install the drivers...restart when done.

    Need anymore help? Feel free to ask here!
     
    Matt is Pro, Oct 8, 2007
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  5. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    Just follow the directions. Everything is automatic.. OS, drivers. BTW download the drivers from you laptops' manufacturer if available. Which OS are you installing?
     
    kanehi, Oct 10, 2007
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