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    XP and Vista on Aspire 5100?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Ryssen12, Feb 6, 2007.

  1. Ryssen12

    Ryssen12 Notebook Consultant

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    I have the Aspire 5100 with XP media center edition 32bit,since the processor is capable of running 64bit I thougt of installing Vista 64bit edition.But can use both XP and Vista,with boot menu,like I can with Win98 and Win Xp?
     
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    Yes, I believe you can use it. However, the benefit of 64-bit Windows Vista will not be seen for long time yet, as almost all consumer programs do not use 64-bit in their programing. So, even though your processor is 64-bit, it will not be taken advantage of. Also, Winows Vista still has some driver issues, and bugs in general.
     
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    Ryssen12 Notebook Consultant

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    Ok,going to try Vista for fun to se how it works:So the installer wont erase anything I have on the disk then,and it will make a boot menu?
     
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    budgall Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have 32 bit Vista Business on my 5100 - works great no driver issues after install the XP ENE driver from Acer.

    Do a Windows update after the install, MS had a bunch of updated drivers
     
    budgall, Feb 6, 2007
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