TP 770ED, Win XP, Fn Keys

I am contemplating installing Win XP on my 770ED. It has 425MB memory and is running Win2K now
My question is, will the Fn keys work with XP? Some seem to only partially work now with Win 2K
Any thoughts and suggestions appreciates.
P.S. Has anyone rebuilt a 770 battery? If was it worth the hassle or is paying $60 for a new one the way to go?

Hi!
On the Toshiba website you can find the installation instructions document if you search for your notebook. Use this list as a recommended driver installation order. So can make sure that will work well on your notebook and the FN keys too.
Check the Toshiba website:
http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com => Support & Downloads => Download Drivers
*Archive* => Satellite Pro => Satellite Pro M Series => Satellite Pro M30
Good luck
Bye

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