Downgrading from VISTA to XP on ML 6721

pls do make an effort to search the forum first. there are plenty of threads/posts discussing the issues with moving from vista to xp already, with many models similar to yours.

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thanks

??? do come back and "bug" us all after the search if the info comes up short from a specific issue :-)

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Here is the specifics.... after downgrade vista to xp on Gateway ML6721 over the weekend....

Windows XP drivers for Gateway laptop ML6721
Downgrade from Windows Vista to XP

Installation:
1. Download all necessary files below, especially SATA driver.
2. Create Installation Windows XP CD with SATA driver integrated to the your installation XP CD. How? Use free nLite software (http://www.nliteos.com/) to slipstreaming SATA drivers. You will only need to slipstream drivers under "F6 Floppy x86" driver on SATA directory.
3. Boot from CD and install XP. If you don't do step 2 then your HDD won't be recognized. Original Windows XP installation CD doesn't have the necessary driver to recognize your harddisk.
4. Install all drivers below.

For Gateway Part No. below, go to Gateway site and use search to download the drivers or use Google.

Audio
IDT/SigmaTel Audio Driver
Gateway Part No.: IDT_Audiov5939

Modem
Agere System Modem
Gateway Part No.: D00751-001-001

Motherboard
Intel Chipset driver
Gateway Part No.: D20126-001-002

Network Ethernet
Realtek rtl8103
Use Google or Gateway Part No.: Lan_PCIE_Install_5722_0417

Touchpad
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Gateway Part No.: D20112-001-001

Video
Mobile Intel (R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Gateway Part No.: D00755-001-001

Wireless Ethernet
Realtek RTL8187B Wireless 802.11g
Use Google

Sata
Intel(r) SATA/Mass Storage Controller
Gateway Part No.: D20109-001-001

^^ Thanks for the sharing. REP.

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