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February 8th, 2007 00:00

Getting ready for Windows Vista

I have been trying to get everything together so i can install windows vista. I have a dimension e510 windows xp. I have run the readiness advisor that I got off the dell site and some of my drivers need to be updated, and it says "A Windows Vista driver is available for this device. Dell recommends you download the latest driver from http://support.dell.com. Separate charges may apply." And I was wondering does that mean that when windows vista gets installed that these drivers will get installed too or does it mean that I need to get the download before install windows vista. If I need to get some of these downloads before I install vista I have looked and some of the drivers there is not a download for. So basicly any input on this would be greatly appreciated.
  • pcgeek11

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    Posted February 8th, 2007 02:00

    I would go where they suggested and download all of the Vista Drivers for my hardware, Burn them onto a CD Rom. Then after I installed Vista install the drivers.
     
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    Posted February 8th, 2007 08:00

    No I meant go to the Dell Web Site and download all the specific drivers for your Dell Computer for Vista. Not Microsoft undate...
     
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    Posted February 8th, 2007 08:00

    Even that wont get all of the drivers.
    The Windows Update site is designed to be accessed by the system that needs the Updates. So, for some devices (e.g. Windows Mobiles), you need to plug the device into the system, and then go to Windows Updates. It will recognise your devices and then offer to down-load any appropriate updates for you.