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Just downgraded for Vista to XP


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Greg_M

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Hey Guys

Yesterday I decided to install XP on my laptop as Vista was really causing my computer to slow down.

I have a Packard Bell Easynote MX52

All went well except now I'm struggling to get the correct drivers for my ATI Radeon (which I've read is one of the hardest to get) Graphics card, my Realtech sound card, my webcam etc etc.

I was wondering if anyone has a set of these drivers or knows where to get them and what drivers exatly I'm looking for. I've tried driver detective and driver genius with no luck as it requires buying the software, which Im hoping I could rather just manually find them.

Any help is great :)

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Hm well I recommend first going to Microsoft Update they usually have correct drivers for you.

They can probably help with like the Realtek Sound and Graphics Card. For the webcam you would need to go to your Manufacturer for that.
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Howdy and welcome to GTG:

First of all, did the system originally come with Vista? If it did, Microsoft isn't going to help at all. You will need to go to the manufacturers website and search your system for the correct drivers.

Be advised though that you may never find them as most manufacturers are now using Vista only hardware in their systems. Also, the simple matter of downgrading may have voided any warranty you had.

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