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The forum discussion centers on a user trying to install Windows 7 on an older Dell Dimension 4500 and facing driver compatibility issues, especially with Ethernet and audio devices. The original poster seeks urgent solutions to enable internet access and audio functions, as current drivers are incompatible. A responder suggests attempting to find Vista drivers as a possible workaround, while noting that the hardware might be too outdated for full Windows 7 support.
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livinlife

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hey i got the 4500 and rebooted with the windows 7, so usually i upgraded from service pack 1 xp, basically i have the drivers disk which i install chipset,audio,and video but none of them work on windows 7. i just wanna go to the internet on it but u cant i was in device manager theres a ! on eternet controller and audio so how can i get drivers for this asap!:confused:
 

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kemical

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If you check here: Link Removed - Invalid URL
You'll see that no drivers for anything but xp is given....
I think your machine might be a little old for 7 unfortunately... How old is it exactly?
 

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its about a 2001-2002 diminesion 4500 i mean there has to be a way just to get on the internet and audio everything is working clean and good
 

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If you can find any vista drivers then you may get it to work...
 

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