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29th Jun 2009, 12:46
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http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/pro...SB/tab/advice#
That list says there is no compatibility with XP but there is for Vista. That's bleedin' stupid if it is, XP must be the most common OS on the planet and they release a product that doesnt work with it? Any recommendations on a router kit like that for £50 or less would be good too. Razer |
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29th Jun 2009, 12:50
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I bought a Belkin usb receiver last year for a Win 98 then turned around and bought another of the exact same model 6 months later and the software was no longer compatible with Win 98.
Maybe they are in bed with MS and pushing Vista/Windows 7 on everyone?
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29th Jun 2009, 12:52
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It's beyond stupid though to limit your sales like that..
XP is still as popular as a free five pound note so you're cutting away half your market.. that's daft by anyone's standards |
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29th Jun 2009, 12:54
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It might just be that model that they have designed exclusively for Vista/7. I'm sure they have something just the same that works with XP.
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29th Jun 2009, 12:59
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The router is not OS dependant, but it's possible that the USB adaptor has drivers for Vista and not XP, although that would seem strange.
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As it's Comet, why not grab it in store and return it, if it fails to work. FWIW, I dont hink you will have a problem. My System: Home Build
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29th Jun 2009, 13:02
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You should be able to get any driver you need from Belkin. http://www.belkin.com/support/
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29th Jun 2009, 13:10
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Thanks guys. I'll have a scout around and see if there's a cheaper one that's guranteed to work just as well with XP. Better than faffing about with everything lol
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29th Jun 2009, 13:12
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I have 3 of the Belkin G Wireless USB Receivers. One on 98, on on XP and one on Vista. I'm sure you can find one.
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29th Jun 2009, 13:12
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Check out Linksys routers/adaptors ..... I have gr8 faith in them.
Also .... just checking .... you do have Virgin Cable Broadband yeah ? .... as this is A Cable Router (no modem). |
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29th Jun 2009, 13:14
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Linksys is a bit more expensive but worth it.
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