also if there is anything else you would want to know, just ask and I will be happy to tell you

downloading a gateway mt3705 laptop to xp
#1
Posted 21 August 2008 - 05:23 PM

also if there is anything else you would want to know, just ask and I will be happy to tell you
#2
Posted 21 August 2008 - 06:26 PM

1: Go to the Gateway website and search your system. There is a very good chance there may not be XP drivers available for your computer as many manufacturers are now using Vista only hardware.
2: Check Gateway to make sure you aren't voiding your warranty as downgrading may do just that.
Murray
Edited by Murray S., 21 August 2008 - 06:37 PM.
#3
Posted 21 August 2008 - 09:32 PM

I do contain windows xp cds and the original cds that came with the vista gateway.
#4
Posted 21 August 2008 - 10:21 PM

As for the XP cd, did it come with a different system?
Murray
#5
Posted 21 August 2008 - 10:50 PM

#6
Posted 21 August 2008 - 10:52 PM

yes the xp cd came with a different system, and i will look for the drivers now
Then, you get to buy a new XP cd as well as that cd won't work on your system. It will be looking for drivers and hardware that are non-existant. Also, it would be going against Microsoft's EULA and thus, an illegal install.
Murray
#7
Posted 21 August 2008 - 11:17 PM

#8
Posted 22 August 2008 - 03:22 PM

If you want to make vista faster you can leave aero on and still increase performace. I say also turn off UAC (dont flame me xp doesnt have it and he was going to go xp), just to start.
To retain the look of aero and increase performance go the properties of "Computer" and adjust the visual settings. Uncheck everything except "use Themes and Visutal Styles for Windows" (or something like that) and "enable transparency".
There are other things you can do like how indexing is handled, but that should be a good start.
Oh and if you have anything other than your AV product running in the system tray at boot, kill those too.
#9
Posted 23 August 2008 - 10:51 PM

#10
Posted 24 August 2008 - 06:41 PM

i do have a legit xp cd.... its not the one that came with teh computer tho...
So what did this disk come with? If it came with a different system or is OEM that was installed on a different system it is NOT legit. It is forever married to the original system regardless of what happened or happens to the old system. It cannot legally be used on any other computer ever.
Murray
Edited by Murray S., 24 August 2008 - 06:43 PM.
#11
Posted 25 August 2008 - 08:24 PM

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