Portege M400 freezing with Vista - Solution!

Hi,
If you have vista on M400 and experience freezing, just go to Intel and install the latest driver http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df-external/Product_Filter.aspx?ProductID=2301&lang=eng
It is really worth it. I was about to return the machine and now i am in paradise!
See you!

Hi
Thanks. Its very nice information.
PS: I will install the Vista in the next couple of days on my Sat notebook.
I wonder I it will work.

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