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    XPS 1710 Hard Drive Install Question

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by The_Shirt, Jul 3, 2008.

  1. The_Shirt

    The_Shirt Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi all,

    Been a while since I put a new drive in anything, so just want to check something. Once I take the old hard drive out and put the new one in, I should be able to put in the full version Vista disc and install the OS...correct? I am doing a completely new and clean OS install and am thinking I can download all appropriate drivers after I get Vista loaded. Please let me know if I'm on the wrong track.

    Also, unfortunately, I have since learned I cannot use Vista 64 with my T2600 (Core duo vice core 2 duo)...BUT, as least I ordered a full version that comes with 64 AND 32 bit versions of Vista!

    Anyway, thanks in advance for any insight on making the hard drive install as easy as possible....bill
     
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  2. GrandAdmiral

    GrandAdmiral Notebook Evangelist

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    Theoretically, yes.

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    GrandAdmiral, Jul 3, 2008
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