Vista - Drivers & Hardware

**sonic7777** · 01-19-2009

I would try the system restore. Go to the Acer Management software at the top of your screen then restore to factory specs. As well the info for the restore should be in the manual. Otherwise yes return it to the store and hopefully they can exchange it for you. As well try looking into if they do an exchange to pay the difference for the 6920 it really rocks. HD screen and has a lot more power.

Otherwise yes its best to go to the store ask for an exchange. Even if you want them to fix it they will probably do the same thing return it to factory specs. So SAVE anything you need to ok? Good luck.

If you need any other help my email is

**stuann** · 01-19-2009

thanks everyone i will try the restore.

**sonic7777** · 01-20-2009

Thats what I did to my 7520. Worked really well. After your restore remember to download all available updates. Service pack 1 really makes vista stable after you get it.

**Spine** · 01-25-2009

very informative sir...this is my first OS shift from 32 bit to 64 bit. I found this furom very helpful

**sonic7777** · 01-27-2009

Great. Welcome to 64 bit. It rocks. Heck I have Diablo II and a heck load of older games playing fine in it. New games all seem fine so far.....havent had too many problems. Sometimes strangely enough, I have to turn off the sidebar to get a game to play. For instance Diablo II actually doesnt run properly with sidebar on. Other than that excellent seems to emulate 32bit fine for stuff that needs it. Make sure when you use antivirus that it will run in 64bit. I used windows live one care here because I wanted to make sure it would run fine in it. 64bit vista is getting more support all the time and it runs much faster. Nice to meet you.

LOWE · 03-04-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by dmex

This thread contains information on running System Information and Assessment tools and also provides links to the latest official manufacturer Drivers and Software provided for your computer including the place for your System Support.

NOTE

You should always have the latest Official Drivers for the best Performance, Security, Compatibility & Bug-Fixes for your Hardware, Software and Operating System.

Devices Identification and System Information

VistaForums SysInfo Utility

Designed to help you find Information about your system and enable other users to identify problems and help you quicker!
VistaForums SysInfo Tool

GPU-Z
Graphics Card utility designed to give you all information about your video card and GPU.
GPU-Z Video card GPU Information Utility

CPU-Z
System information tool for Microsoft Windows that detects the CPU, RAM, Motherboard Chipset and other hardware features used in your computer.
CPUID

System Requirements Lab
Looks at your computer's hardware and software to determine whether or not your current system can run a product. Each of your computer's components is evaluated to see how well it meets the minimum and recommended requirements. Recommendations are made on how to update or upgrade each component which does not meet the listed requirements. Sometimes, a simple, free software download is all that is needed.
Can You Run It? Powered by System Requirements Lab

Vista has two built-in System Information & Analysis Tools

Where is apple dirver?

**sonic7777** · 03-04-2009

I cant see an apple driver. I would guess its a part of Apple Quicktime Possibly. Reinstall Quicktime. I cant see any driver for apple on here.

**roy69** · 03-05-2009

Quicktime is installed as any other app, drivers are mainly hardware related.
If you install any software that has driver type libraries then that driver will be in the install.

Apple - QuickTime - Download

**sonic7777** · 03-05-2009

No guff drivers are hardware related. Thanks Captain Obvious. Apple related drivers are something different though. I think reinstalling quicktime as previously listed would solve the problem. I would try that. If that doesnt work I am not quite sure. Thanks for the link to quicktime for the person with the problem that is a help.

bigmac27712 · 03-30-2009

haha the gateway driver help is woefully bad...

01-19-2009	#21 (permalink)
sonic7777 Vista 32bit this is a vista forum 12 posts	I would try the system restore. Go to the Acer Management software at the top of your screen then restore to factory specs. As well the info for the restore should be in the manual. Otherwise yes return it to the store and hopefully they can exchange it for you. As well try looking into if they do an exchange to pay the difference for the 6920 it really rocks. HD screen and has a lot more power. Otherwise yes its best to go to the store ask for an exchange. Even if you want them to fix it they will probably do the same thing return it to factory specs. So SAVE anything you need to ok? Good luck. If you need any other help my email is Last edited by roy69; 01-20-2009 at 10:59 AM.. Reason: email address removed. Multiple post merged.
My System Specs

01-19-2009	#22 (permalink)
stuann vista home premium 5 posts	Re: Drivers & Hardware thanks everyone i will try the restore.
My System Specs

01-20-2009	#23 (permalink)
sonic7777 Vista 32bit this is a vista forum 12 posts	Re: Drivers & Hardware Thats what I did to my 7520. Worked really well. After your restore remember to download all available updates. Service pack 1 really makes vista stable after you get it.
My System Specs

01-25-2009	#24 (permalink)
Spine Vista x64 10 posts	Re: Drivers & Hardware very informative sir...this is my first OS shift from 32 bit to 64 bit. I found this furom very helpful
My System Specs

01-27-2009	#25 (permalink)
sonic7777 Vista 32bit this is a vista forum 12 posts	Re: Drivers & Hardware Great. Welcome to 64 bit. It rocks. Heck I have Diablo II and a heck load of older games playing fine in it. New games all seem fine so far.....havent had too many problems. Sometimes strangely enough, I have to turn off the sidebar to get a game to play. For instance Diablo II actually doesnt run properly with sidebar on. Other than that excellent seems to emulate 32bit fine for stuff that needs it. Make sure when you use antivirus that it will run in 64bit. I used windows live one care here because I wanted to make sure it would run fine in it. 64bit vista is getting more support all the time and it runs much faster. Nice to meet you.
My System Specs

03-04-2009	#27 (permalink)
sonic7777 Vista 32bit this is a vista forum 12 posts	Re: Drivers & Hardware I cant see an apple driver. I would guess its a part of Apple Quicktime Possibly. Reinstall Quicktime. I cant see any driver for apple on here.
My System Specs

03-05-2009	#28 (permalink)
roy69 Vista home premium 64 bit 2,095 posts	Re: Drivers & Hardware Quicktime is installed as any other app, drivers are mainly hardware related. If you install any software that has driver type libraries then that driver will be in the install. Apple - QuickTime - Download
My System Specs

03-05-2009	#29 (permalink)
sonic7777 Vista 32bit this is a vista forum 12 posts	Re: Drivers & Hardware No guff drivers are hardware related. Thanks Captain Obvious. Apple related drivers are something different though. I think reinstalling quicktime as previously listed would solve the problem. I would try that. If that doesnt work I am not quite sure. Thanks for the link to quicktime for the person with the problem that is a help.
My System Specs

03-30-2009	#30 (permalink)
bigmac27712 Vista Home Premium 64 bit SP1 3 posts	Re: Drivers & Hardware haha the gateway driver help is woefully bad...
My System Specs

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