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    M1730 How to install 64-bit Windows?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by khan6831, Jun 18, 2009.

  1. khan6831

    khan6831 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey folks, got my vista 64 bit disc from dell because they preinstalled the 32 bit version on it. how would i go about installing the 64 bit version of vista on here, would i just pop in the disc and install it or would i have to compile all the drivers for the m1730 as well,

    how do i know which drivers to get off dells website? i could use some help here
     
    khan6831, Jun 18, 2009
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  2. Mickbt26

    Mickbt26 Notebook Evangelist

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    Put disc in drive- restart computer - press f12 at DELL logo and select DVD boot.

    As for drivers just type your service tag in the Support section of DELL's site and it will show all available drivers for your system.
     
    Mickbt26, Jun 18, 2009
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    wasupdog Notebook Consultant

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    wasupdog, Jun 18, 2009
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    Don't forget the AHCI driver during the OS installation.
     
    ACHlLLES, Jun 18, 2009
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    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    lol - forget Dell's driver page for 'The Beast'. ;)
     
    BatBoy, Jun 19, 2009
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    Huh? What AHCI driver? :confused:
     
    TimeWriter, Jun 19, 2009
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    What is this AHCI driver you speak of?
     
    oxybate, Oct 25, 2009
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    Doesn't Vista have a generic AHCI driver on the DVD?
     
    Photolysis, Oct 25, 2009
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