1.Normally u need to make sure wat you use for ..?
2.Acer normally got problem at DVD-rom/CD-rom/DVD-R/,Case sensitive occur!
3.If your really wan your laptop fast,please Upgrade the RAM
-xp = 2GB/1.5G Ram
-Vista = 4GB RAM (Cos vista very heavy in graphic/Loading alot Security features)
4.Be a smart user..Make sure you take care above tat point !
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