KORraN wrote:
> Yesterday I downloaded "brand new" Vista. I burned ISO on DVD,
> formated first partition (with Win XP, second was for important data)
> via Vista setup and started to install OS on it. Unfortunately, the
> DVD had some errors and installation crashed on 11%. I decided to
> install back XP from hidden partition made by Acer. And what did I
> see? That this $#^&*@ Vista merge all partitions (even that hidden!)
> and clear whole hard drive from data...
>
> Today I've installed XP Professional from CD (cause I don't have
> hidden partition...). There were several problems with finding drivers
> but finally everything is working. Everything? No, that would be so
> beatiful. When I plug-in the headphones there is sound from them
> and...from built-in speakers! I was trying to find if there is
> possibilty to mute speakers but couldn't do that.
>
> Can anyone help me? Maybe someone had the same problem and has solved
> it?

It seems like you've gotten what you deserve.