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    Scored a Precision M70, want Vista Ultimate on it.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Maximos, Aug 23, 2008.

  1. Maximos

    Maximos Notebook Consultant

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    Greetings!

    I just scored a loaded Precision M70 (2.13 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 80 GB HD, WUXGA display, DVD/RW, in almost new condition for $410...not bad, eh :D), and I want to install Vista Ultimate x32 on it. The thing is, I do not know where to get the drivers for each component, as they are not posted on Dell's website. I was wondering if anyone has a similar system that they installed Vista on, and if they could point me in the right direction. Thanks!
     
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    LOL what a coincidence, I have precision m70 that has vista ultimate 32bit installed on it :eek:
    First of all vista supports most of the hardware devices so you won't have many drivers to install. If I remember correctly, All you need are the wireless drivers and Keycard drivers. There might be 1 or 2 more but I don't remember.

    I have them all installed on my computer and it's fully working. If you'd like I could send you all the necessary drivers. Or you can download them off dell.com/support
     
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    Haha, thats good go hear. How's the machine's performance?
     
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    It's pretty decent I must say.
    I'm sure you'll be happy with it ;)
    BTW I love the m70 it runs nice n cool and has a fantastic screen and chassis.
     
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    Thanks again for the info and the link ;)
     
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    Good find!I'm still super happy with my M70 running Vista.No additional drivers needed - Vista correctly detects and installs every single piece of hardware including the WiFi (mine's the TrueMobile 1450 a/b/g), the keycard as well as the BlueTooth.You may find the fans running too often with the default graphics driver, but Windows Update installs an updated driver - which is still a year old currently, so another graphics driver update would be nice!
     
    ofelas, Oct 22, 2008
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