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oldshep · 15-11-09, 10:57 AM

can anyone help? after getting windows 7 downloaded had a sound problem also cant play discs music or dvd, tried klite codec download, still cant play ought, can hear it working on the lappy but nothing else, any ideas? make my day and help an oldie out , cheers

Mickha · 15-11-09, 11:01 AM

Check for updates on your laptops manufacturers website, make sure you get the correct updates for your model, also check if Windows 7 updates has any new drivers, and software.

oldshep · 15-11-09, 11:39 AM

thanks mickha, for your feedback, i got 'GIVEN' win7 off a m8 at work, its a 64 bit ultimate version, my lappy is the advent T5550 model and came installed with vista home premium 32bit system, and to be honest was doing well.

Mickha · 15-11-09, 11:42 AM

That's your problem, 64 bit operating systems always have problems with drivers, you might not even be able to get the updates drivers for your laptop.
I have also merged your two threads, on the same subject.
You might want to go back to Vista Home premium, as the key details should be on your laptop, check for a Windows sticker, so all you require is a Vista Home premium disk.

oldshep · 15-11-09, 11:56 AM

thanks mickha, i thought that was gonna be the answer, i've my vista prem code wrote down, don't spose you know where i get a disc from?

Mickha · 15-11-09, 12:34 PM

The easiest, and probably quickest, is to check if your friends have a DVD you can borrow, most laptops, and PC's, sold over the last couple of years came with Vista Home Premium, either borrow one or even copy it.
If not you should be able to download one, from an illegal site, try a google search.
Or go back to the shop, that messed all this up, and ask for them to lend you a copy of Windows Vista Home Premium.

oldshep · 16-11-09, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickha

The easiest, and probably quickest, is to check if your friends have a DVD you can borrow, most laptops, and PC's, sold over the last couple of years came with Vista Home Premium, either borrow one or even copy it.
If not you should be able to download one, from an illegal site, try a google search.
Or go back to the shop, that messed all this up, and ask for them to lend you a copy of Windows Vista Home Premium.

cheers mickha, done all that now i'm up and running as normal, once again ta la

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Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,004 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1,215 Times in 862 Posts	Re: dvd/rw u/s? Check for updates on your laptops manufacturers website, make sure you get the correct updates for your model, also check if Windows 7 updates has any new drivers, and software.

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oldshep Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: liverpool area Posts: 54 Thanks: 34 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	ref; dvd/rw/us more info thanks mickha, for your feedback, i got 'GIVEN' win7 off a m8 at work, its a 64 bit ultimate version, my lappy is the advent T5550 model and came installed with vista home premium 32bit system, and to be honest was doing well.

15-11-09, 11:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,004 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1,215 Times in 862 Posts	Re: ref; dvd/rw/us more info That's your problem, 64 bit operating systems always have problems with drivers, you might not even be able to get the updates drivers for your laptop. I have also merged your two threads, on the same subject. You might want to go back to Vista Home premium, as the key details should be on your laptop, check for a Windows sticker, so all you require is a Vista Home premium disk. Last edited by Mickha; 15-11-09 at 11:45 AM.

15-11-09, 11:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
oldshep Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: liverpool area Posts: 54 Thanks: 34 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: dvd/rw u/s? thanks mickha, i thought that was gonna be the answer, i've my vista prem code wrote down, don't spose you know where i get a disc from?

15-11-09, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mickha Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,004 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1,215 Times in 862 Posts	Re: dvd/rw u/s? The easiest, and probably quickest, is to check if your friends have a DVD you can borrow, most laptops, and PC's, sold over the last couple of years came with Vista Home Premium, either borrow one or even copy it. If not you should be able to download one, from an illegal site, try a google search. Or go back to the shop, that messed all this up, and ask for them to lend you a copy of Windows Vista Home Premium.