I've been able to install Windows 8.0 Pro on my antique x41 (non-tablet) with 256gb Samsung SSD. It runs, but fairly slowly even after downloading and applying the 116 patches required.
Win 8 failed to recognize the built-in Intel Graphics chip but installed a generic XGA driver. Of course, Aero doesn't work and I disabled it's features.
I used a Vista version of the Intel 2915ABG wireless driver (version 9.1.2.10 dated 8/10/2007) to get the built-in wifi working.
HOWEVER
I have been unable to get the Windows 8.1 upgrade available from the Windows Store to fully install. It fails with an error code which indicates the lack of a correct video driver.
I haven't been able to find a video graphics driver for the 900gm/915gma chipset that this machine uses.
Anyone else have any luck in finding a better driver in order to install the Windows 8.1 upgrade?
Windows 8.0 on X41. Works - sort of.... Windows 8.1 - not
Re: Windows 8.0 on X41. Works - sort of.... Windows 8.1 - no
There is no driver unfortunately. We've been through this a hundred times. People much smarter than i have tried and failed.
Windows 7 is still XPDM compatible, meaning XP driverd still work. Windows 8 and 8.1 isnt.
Windows 7 is still XPDM compatible, meaning XP driverd still work. Windows 8 and 8.1 isnt.
Thinkpad Edge E530 | Intel i7-3610 | Intel HD 4000 | 8GB DDR3-1600 | Intel 330 180GB+64GB Kingston mSATA | 6 cell | Windows 8.1 Pro/Ubuntu 15.04 |
Thinkpad X61s | L7500 | Intel X3100 | 8GB DDR2-800 | Intel 330 180GB + 160GB Samsung | Gobi 3000 | 8 Cell | Windows 7 | Windows XP 64 bit |
Thinkpad X61s | L7500 | Intel X3100 | 8GB DDR2-800 | Intel 330 180GB + 160GB Samsung | Gobi 3000 | 8 Cell | Windows 7 | Windows XP 64 bit |
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