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    M15x from x86 to x64

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Le_Meow, Sep 10, 2009.

  1. Le_Meow

    Le_Meow Notebook Guru

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    So I'm thinking about upgrading my laptop to run 64bit. I've had a 64 bit platform before, but that was 64bit from the start. Are there any potential problems out there that could keep me from upgrading to 64bit? Like ardware issues?

    Thanks!
     
    Le_Meow, Sep 10, 2009
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  2. azndragon945

    azndragon945 Notebook Consultant

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    Although 64-bit is slow to develop drivers, vista and xp upgrades should work fine. I have no negative experience with both. It will still run 32-bit apps.

    Make sure your cpu supports 64 bit processing though and at least 3-4 gb.
     
    azndragon945, Sep 10, 2009
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