Acer Aspire 3610 Windows XP- Networking and Video Drivers

Hi,

While working on this laptop and responding to customers choice for Windows XP to be installed on this laptop I discovered three drivers that would not be available from the Acer website.

1.)After the fresh install I copied to CD the Lan Driver from the Acer website to establish internet connectivity.
2.) Install the Lan Driver and reboot system.
3.) Go to Acer Website and take all applicable drivers and verify through Device Manager that proper drivers are being applied.
4.) You will find that 3 missing drivers will be shown in Device Manager.
a.) Video Controller
b.) Video Controller (vga compatible)
c.) Network Controller

After much searching I could not find resources to direct me to proper drivers,
I will share what works here in this message for those who might find this information useful to them.

a.) Video Controller- Mobile Intel (R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family.
the above driver is shown in duplicate to satisfy both video controller and VGA compatible Video Controller.
b.) Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection

Please always be sure to purchase your Operating System new to ensure you have a proper CD Key for installation and to ensure you have proper access to updates and maintain integrity with your machine.

Happy Computing

 

Yeah, that's what I tell my clients too but...

The problem nowdays are that WinXP is no longer supported by almost all the manufacturers. With MS stopping delivery of OEM WinXP packs, only Win7 is the real option & so the manufacturers have also dropped support for WinXP.

The drivers in your case could be downloaded from Intel Mobile Intel® 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family

 

Your statement assumes that I did not go through a "process" of determining what this person needed. I asked and determined from questions and answers that having many other computers in household and having specific reason for xp was best option.

The reason for my post was not question of where I could find drivers. The reason for my post was to put out information for others who may for there own reasons desire XP on this platform. I posted the drivers they would need to install as help.

Posting within this forum seems "unwelcome"
Each post I have done has been met with scrutiny or strong opinion from moderator. I am 50 years old and my years have taught me to be patient with customers and listen. After listening then advise and arrive at best solution.

It would not be reasonable to post all the question and answers done prior to my post.

 

Your opinion is noted and applicable to most all situations involving most people in most situations.

Another point of view and situation can be possible. The software this person needs to run to operate a piece of commercial machinery is crashing in other operating systems...

Installing xp can help him keep production happening and the machine operating through use of the xp laptop I reloaded for him. This will enable time for another solution of software to be found that is stable running in a modern OS environment.

Bit for now he won't lose $1000's per day in loss of production.

 

Windows 7 professional and above have XP mode

 

I give up, your conclusions are based on your assumptions.
Your youth is showing. What you have suggested was tried. A very specific situation with this software exists, need for IE 6 and such among many other factors.

It seems you need to come out on top with the final word of expertise showing your technical prowess. In this case it does not apply.

I will withdraw from future posts or comments on this forum

 

Arie & wildfire, I agree with stumptown on this one.

As individual consumers, we can do what we like. We can upgrade to Win7 or Win8 or Win9, run XP mode for some apps or do something else, but this is not at all possible in a corporate environment - age of the OS or app be damned. If something works don't tinker with it.

With money in short supply, all the corporates have gone slow on upgradation & are sticking with what they already have. In this case WinXP and legacy apps which refuse to run on any other modern OS. Even if I know WinXP is outdated & EOL, I can't do much about it.

 

Without specific input, we have little else than to assume.

I'll take that as a compliment, thank you

And the outcome?

In which case I'd advise the user to find alternative solutions ASAP, IE 6 is very insecure and I certainly wouldn't want to rely on such antiquated software for business matters.

 

Sorry rsinfo, I guess we'll have to differ but if a business has a turnaround of 000's$ per day they certainly should not be relying on IE6

 

Yes I know, but just try telling that to knuckleheads in Finance department.

 

I'm not disputing that rsinfo, it's one thing to try and workaround a situation like this (personally I would have shown finance that costs would be cheaper anyway), it's an entirely different matter to promote this crazy attitude of using obsolete software (which was the point of the initial post).

 

Wildfire,

Neither I nor any other that I can see were involved in any form of "obsolete" OS promotion of any kind.

Where this thread began was this: a post showing a solution to a Particular situation. Many might consider such a post thoughtful and perhaps helpful, and even useful.

FYI, your assumption again that this company had a "finance dept" is incorrect.
What is has is a smart and resourceful proprietor who hired me to fix his problem.
I did what he asked. You also assumed that I somehow promoted the ideal of using obsolete OS.
I didnt!
Fact remains, his choice! His business, his wallet, his everything.
Who are you to judge that your opinion of an appropriate idea will fit in EVERY situation.

This was a temporary fix to keeps things going while a long term solution is found. I am building him a new system as he is choosing new software that will serve his long term needs.
Wildfire, you didn't ask about any of that. You immediately inserted your opinion and showed no respect to me! Or the client, or the situation.
I have owned my own business for my entire life. Self made so to speak. No paycheck or auto income except for what I produce or cause to come my way. I explain this for one reason; you must use judgement with unique criteria based on the situation at hand. One ideal will not always apply correctly and more importantly efficiently.

I am not right, nor are you wrong. But! You being in the role you have in this forum should promote useful and not "stir the turds" of self promotion.

 

Perhaps best to leave this matter stumptown, I've tried to keep things civil, but your continuous attack toward my personal (without merit in my opinion) leaves me slightly concerned.

The only comment I will make is I have no role in the running or promotion of this forum, my team member status was earned due to others finding my posts helpful.