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    Vista drivers

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by leungdarren, Nov 29, 2007.

  1. leungdarren

    leungdarren Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all!

    i just installed vista on my vostro 1500, im just wondering if you let vista installs all your drivers for you or manual install them from the dell driver cd that came with the laptop? For example, chipset drivers?

    thanks
     
    leungdarren, Nov 29, 2007
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    leungdarren Notebook Enthusiast

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    if i do this, will i be installing duplicate drivers?
     
    leungdarren, Nov 30, 2007
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    NotebookYoozer Notebook Evangelist

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    usually you will overwrite/uninstall existing drivers automatically during install unless the instructions say something otherwise.

    use the website for the most updated drivers. the cd is only as good as its release date.
     
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    thanks for all the help!
     
    leungdarren, Dec 1, 2007
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