Charging problems in Windows XP

Jakes · Post by **Jakes** » 02 Sep 2002, 15:48

I have an Acer Travelmate 529ATX notebook that came preloaded with Windows Me. However, due to the nature of my work, I had to load Windows XP. However, after loading XP, my notebook refused to charge. After formating again and installing Win 2000 Pro this time, I had the same problem. I then installed the CD that came with the notebook and it would charge no problem with Win Me. I once again tried Win XP Pro and you guessed it: no charge! Can anybody help since even Acer hasn´t responded to my request? Thanks kindly.

Post by **Cameron_Losco** » 03 Sep 2002, 11:22

Sounds very strange, I take it that if the lap is powered down it does charge even if running XP.

freakno1 · Post by **freakno1** » 04 Sep 2002, 16:29

install win2000 and check if you can see any software installed visibile by small powerplug in bottom of screen next to clock (can´t remember name) check the device manager and look for any drivers that stand out like acpi ore any thing related to batterys and power manegement
<BR>go to their web site and see if you can get new xp drivers for your lap top model
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