Page 1 of 2 - Gateway - Model MX8711 - posted in Miscellaneous Hardware: A customer brought his new Gateway MX8711 Laptop into our shop the other day. Gateway list no windows xp drivers for this animal so I used PC-Wizard to identify the chipset and got the chipset drivers and the video drivers. Official Gateway MX8711 Free Driver Download for Windows Vista - D20053-002-002.exe. World's most popular driver download site.

I have an FX-7811 I bought in 2007. I've been having troubles since I installed Windows 7 and have been patiently awaiting the drivers.

I finally contacted Gateway Customer Support today and was flat-out told that no computer purchased before 26 Jun 2009 will receive Windows 7 drivers. Below is an unedited portion of the transcript. I advised the rep that I'd be posting his response, so there is no underhandedness here. 20 Dec 2009 07:32:14 PM (g-man-71) says: You've got to be kidding me. Are you telling me that Gateway provides no Windows 7 support for computers purchasted prior to 26 June 2009? 20 Dec 2009 07:33:06 PM Vineeth_GWSI857 says: Unfortunately you will not be able to get compatible drivers. I'd appreciate if I could get some help spreading this news.

This is a significant foul to the consumer in my opinion. My wife's Toshiba laptop is 2 years older and Toshiba has a full compliment of Windows 7 drivers for it. I feel that Gateway deserves to lose some business for this action. No problem if you disagree, and I have no problem showing the entire transcript if necessary. Cheers, G-man-71.

Download the latest drivers for your Gateway MX8711 to keep your Computer up-to-date. I have a Gateway MX8711 and was told by Gateway tech support the will provide no support, nmo help, no drivers. The said install at your risk. This was in sharp contrast to Toshiba where I bot tremendous support when updating my A215-s7422 laptop to windows 7. Acapella Vocal Essentials Free Download. Pocket Chef Java 320x240 there. Below is the actual response I got.

Sorry, I may be wrong but I have a DELL and I don't think they have any facility to give you the latest drivers for Windows 7 on 'old' PC's so you may be expecting too much. You will have to do it yourself - Go to Device manager and get the details (Brand, version, Model etc) of your important components e.g. Display card. Then go to the site for the supplier of the brand e.g. Nvidia and get the Windows 7 driver suitable for your OS. Did you use Windows & Upgrade Advisor before going to Windows 7? Windows 7 Compatibility Center may also help.

I have a Gateway MX8711 and was told by Gateway tech support the will provide no support, nmo help, no drivers. The said install at your risk. This was in sharp contrast to Toshiba where I bot tremendous support when updating my A215-s7422 laptop to windows 7. Below is the actual response I got. Please note that Gateway does not support changing an Operating System. Changing the Operating System may cause driver conflicts.

You have the option of upgrading or changing your Operating System at your own discretion. However, it is preferred that you keep to the original configuration of your system so that all the programs and applications in your computer will recognize all the hardware installed in it. If you wish to install Windows 7, you may need to search online for the driver(s) of the device(s) you are looking for. However, please be advised that we cannot guarantee that these drivers will work on your computer. In addition, we are not liable for any damage or compatibility issue that they may cause. Please be advised that any changes or upgrades to the original configuration of the system are done so at the sole risk of you the end user.

Notebook Computers >Gateway MX8711 BIOS Downloads Description File Info Supports: Windows Vista (32-bit), Windows XP Note: This is BIOS version 72.14 for Windows Vista or Windows XP and the Gateway notebook computer models listed below. 4/4/2007 2,205 KB Supports: Windows Vista (32-bit) Note: This is an updated WinPhlash1656.exe file. WinPhlash is BIOS update utility that flashes the BIOS on the motherboard.

3/30/2007 1,119 KB Supports: Windows Vista (32-bit) Note: This is BIOS version 72.11 for the Gateway notebook computer models and components listed below. English, Japanese, and Spanish installation instructions are included in the file.