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    m15x wanting to preorder windows 7, but, i have a question!

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by xrawxtalentx, Jun 25, 2009.

  1. xrawxtalentx

    xrawxtalentx Notebook Consultant

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    So I really want to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 in October for my Alienware m15x. Which version would be better for me? I mostly only play WOW, watch videos and dvds/listen to music. Thats about the extent of my Entertainment. I saw on the site it says get professional if your planning on running windows XP programs, not sure what exactly i use if anything is just for XP. Anyways, what would be better for me?
     
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    xrawxtalentx Notebook Consultant

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    Also how do i know if my pc is capable of 64bit?
     
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  3. Scytus

    Scytus Notebook Deity

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    I think its mainly preference, check this page out though

    Windows 7 version comparison

    I would probably recommend Professional, the windows xp feature should prove to be useful; VERY useful if you have certain business programs that will most probably not be compatible with Windows 7.

    Heres a link explaining more on the XP feature: Linky
     
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  4. xrawxtalentx

    xrawxtalentx Notebook Consultant

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    ok cool. Any idea how to check if my pc handles 64 bit?
     
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  5. Scytus

    Scytus Notebook Deity

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    To run 64-bit, you need to have a 64-bit capable processor. If you're unsure about that, do this:

    1. Open Performance Information and Tools Click Start, go to Control Panel, select System and Maintenance, and then Performance Information and Tools.

    2. Click View and print details.

    3. In the System section, you can see what type of operating system you're currently running under System type, and, under 64-bit capable, whether you can run a 64-bit version of Windows. (If your computer is already running a 64-bit version of Windows, you won't see the 64-bit capable listing.)
     
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  6. xrawxtalentx

    xrawxtalentx Notebook Consultant

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    Ok cool, thanks so much. Im at work right now, but as soon as i get home ill check it out. You've helped a GREAT deal.
     
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  7. Scytus

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    sure thing :)
     
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    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    m15x should be capable of running a 64-bit os.....
     
    sleey0, Jun 25, 2009
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  9. Scytus

    Scytus Notebook Deity

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    Oh..right...

    well never hurts to double check xD
     
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  10. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    considering they sell 64 bit ......
     
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  11. ryujin

    ryujin 2B or not 2B

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    to the OP:

    look in the m15x sticky.
    there are also several threads that findvikas made regarding win7 and such.
    the m15x can and will handle 64bit.
     
    ryujin, Jun 25, 2009
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    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    IF you are not going to play any graphic intensive games then
    the 8600 graphics card is good enough.
     
    kobe, Jun 26, 2009
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    Its kind of hard to tell for sure, but It "seems" to me that you can add the Windows XP Compatibility later Check this link: Linky Which means you don't need to get Professional with the extra features that you may not need, and instead get Home Premium and just add the XP Compatibility.
     
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    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    i'm running 64bit Windows 7 on my m15x right now. no problems at all.
     
    whizzo, Jun 26, 2009
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  15. xrawxtalentx

    xrawxtalentx Notebook Consultant

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    Cool, i preordered windows 7... woot! 49.99!
     
    xrawxtalentx, Jun 26, 2009
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