Windows xp drivers for dell inspiron 518

Question

Where can i get access to Windows XP drivers for a Dell Inspiron 518?

Answer 1

What you normally will do in this cases is going for the manufacturers homepages. For example if your board uses a VIA chipset you might want to try the VIA homepage for windows XP drivers. The sound card will probably be some Realtek AC 97 device, thus you will go for the realtek drivers.

This could be quite annoying and time consuming. But you might be able to collect all needed drivers. Afterwards you might consider to burn yourself a driver CD for the next installation.

In some cases searching windows update or using the installation assistant will find the drivers in the internet.

Answer 2

DELL Website doesn't have the XP Drivers. You probably will not be able to get them. You can contact DELL and ask to purchase a downgrade version of XP if possible. on DELL Website there is only Vista drivers.

I would suggest installing Windows 7 Professional and then you can run on top of it Winodws XP Mode.