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Experience issues with Windows XP Pro.

Experience issues with Windows XP Pro.

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Butterfly1416
Senior Member
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01-02-2021, 03:30 AM
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I'm dealing with an old Dell Latitude D620 running on different Linux distributions. Recently, I decided to reinstall Windows XP Pro so I could play certain games that only worked on XP. The setup went smoothly and the system booted correctly, but it doesn't recognize my wireless card or speakers, and I can't use headphones for sound. One game installation started but didn't play at all. What's happening? Why am I having such trouble with these games? (Imagine this in the year 1503 AD in the New World, with Command & Conquer Red Alert 2.) If anyone can help fix the laptop or find a solution to play these games, that would be amazing.
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Butterfly1416
01-02-2021, 03:30 AM #1

I'm dealing with an old Dell Latitude D620 running on different Linux distributions. Recently, I decided to reinstall Windows XP Pro so I could play certain games that only worked on XP. The setup went smoothly and the system booted correctly, but it doesn't recognize my wireless card or speakers, and I can't use headphones for sound. One game installation started but didn't play at all. What's happening? Why am I having such trouble with these games? (Imagine this in the year 1503 AD in the New World, with Command & Conquer Red Alert 2.) If anyone can help fix the laptop or find a solution to play these games, that would be amazing.

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Ruubiee17
Senior Member
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01-02-2021, 09:13 AM
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Have you made sure all required software was added?
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Ruubiee17
01-02-2021, 09:13 AM #2

Have you made sure all required software was added?

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Sir_Lancelot2
Junior Member
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01-02-2021, 09:48 PM
#3
It sounds like you're facing a challenge without the necessary driver discs. That could be frustrating, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re completely stuck—there might be other solutions or alternatives you haven’t considered.
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Sir_Lancelot2
01-02-2021, 09:48 PM #3

It sounds like you're facing a challenge without the necessary driver discs. That could be frustrating, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re completely stuck—there might be other solutions or alternatives you haven’t considered.

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MCAnimalLover
Member
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01-03-2021, 01:56 AM
#4
No, I don't have a flash drive or internet access on another device.
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MCAnimalLover
01-03-2021, 01:56 AM #4

No, I don't have a flash drive or internet access on another device.

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SilverMink27
Junior Member
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01-03-2021, 02:20 AM
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Sure, you can look up the drivers yourself or use online resources to find them.
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SilverMink27
01-03-2021, 02:20 AM #5

Sure, you can look up the drivers yourself or use online resources to find them.

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elpate2004
Junior Member
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01-08-2021, 12:46 AM
#6
Dell retains all the XP drivers in this archive.
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elpate2004
01-08-2021, 12:46 AM #6

Dell retains all the XP drivers in this archive.

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Okunino
Posting Freak
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01-10-2021, 04:37 PM
#7
Just search for the network driver online, then download the appropriate one for your system.
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Okunino
01-10-2021, 04:37 PM #7

Just search for the network driver online, then download the appropriate one for your system.

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luluj2015
Member
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01-17-2021, 04:48 PM
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Looks like you found exactly what you were looking for. Appreciate your kind words! You've got a great sense of humor with that comment. This seems to be one of the best communities online.
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luluj2015
01-17-2021, 04:48 PM #8

Looks like you found exactly what you were looking for. Appreciate your kind words! You've got a great sense of humor with that comment. This seems to be one of the best communities online.

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cmart592
Member
203
01-19-2021, 04:03 PM
#9
Once I understand it, I'll revisit and confirm this is resolved.
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cmart592
01-19-2021, 04:03 PM #9

Once I understand it, I'll revisit and confirm this is resolved.