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That's the way things are unfortunately.. desktops can get around it because
it is possible install video, sound, or any other card that is XP
compatible.. laptops are laws unto themselves, each model having its own
custom software..
There are times when a laptop would have been useful to me, but I remember
the problems that one can have with them, and I tend to drive everywhere
anyway, and could not use one on the move.. I have seen people use them in
airplanes, but I have more important things on my mind when flying.. holding
on, counting engine still attached, and landing times back on terra firma
for instance..
--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
"artgal" <artgal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:77D49912-59C6-47EE-8987-7F1B7B3A4BB1@microsoft.com...
> Thanks Mike ..not exactly what I wanted to hear, but it makes sense.
>
> Barb
>
> "Mike Hall" wrote:
>
>> If the laptop manufacturer does not offer support for an OS, you have a
>> problem that will not go away.. you will either have to get a more modern
>> laptop if XP is the priority, or consider reverting back to Win 98SE..
>>
>> --
>> Mike Hall
>> MVP - Windows Shell/user
>>
>>
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "artgal" <artgal@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:B1B40F3B-25D0-4D12-AEE4-825BDF1609FD@microsoft.com...
>> > Carey,
>> >
>> > Thanks for your reply. It seems that Gateway doesn't offer a video
>> > adapter
>> > driver for my model running XP ( all other OSs are offered). This seems
>> > odd.
>> > When I purchased this used Gateway on eBay, it came with Win98
>> > installed.
>> > I
>> > upgraded it to XP (then recently upgraded to SP2). Any further
>> > suggestions?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Barb
>> >
>> > "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Download the latest video adapter drivers from the
>> >> Gateway Support web site for your specific model
>> >> Gateway laptop model and install them. If that does
>> >> not fix the problem, you probably have a defective
>> >> video adapter that will require Gateway to replace.
>> >> Visit:
>> >>
http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/search.asp?st=pn¶m=3500545
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Carey Frisch
>> >> Microsoft MVP
>> >> Windows XP - Shell/User
>> >>
>> >> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
>> >>
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
>> >>
>> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> >>
>> >> "artgal" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> | Hi Group,
>> >> |
>> >> | Several months (9/13) ago I posted the following question. I
>> >> received a
>> >> | reply instructing me to turn off text services. I replied that this
>> >> seemed to
>> >> | fix the problem, however, shortly afterward the keyboard resumed
>> >> it's
>> >> antics.
>> >> | Can anyone offer any further suggestions?
>> >> | Following is my original post:-----------------------
>> >> |
>> >> | I have a Gateway Solo 9300 laptop on WinXP, lots of memory. When
>> >> typing, the
>> >> | cursor seems to be jumping around randomly, causing me to be typing
>> >> | gibberish. Occasionally it will even switch to another open window,
>> >> as
>> >> if
>> >> | hitting the alt-tab keys. I have seen this happen on other laptops
>> >> I've
>> >> had.
>> >> | Can anyone tell me what might be causing this and what to do to
>> >> remedy
>> >> the
>> >> | situation? It makes typing a huge chore and is driving me crazy!
>> >> |
>> >> | TIA,
>> >> | Barb
>> >> |
>> >>
>>
>>
>>
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