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    dell xps studio 1640

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by subzerosad, Apr 27, 2009.

  1. subzerosad

    subzerosad Newbie

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    hey guys...!! im new here just wanna ask about my new xps studio laptop..
    i bought it with a 64bit vista OS, the problem is i cant install a cad software because its for 32bit..can i install my laptop with a 32 bit OS? would it be no problem regarding my drivers?

    thanks a loy guys hope you'll help me with this..
     
    subzerosad, Apr 27, 2009
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  2. Trekster

    Trekster Notebook Guru

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    No problems with the drivers, they are also available in 32Bit
     
    Trekster, Apr 27, 2009
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    Matrinix Notebook Consultant

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    If what you are trying to install is AutoCAD, Autodesk offers a 64-bit version of it. I'm not sure if it requires a different key (I don't think it does). I would check Autodesk's website and/or contact them for more details.
     
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    really? so is it ok if i will install a 32bit os then? i found problem installing a cad software..i probably buy a new os..what 32bit vista would you recommend? thanks guys
     
    subzerosad, Apr 27, 2009
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    subzerosad Newbie

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    i have installed an autocad, 2009 is a 64bit..im trying to install a engineering software..but its only a 32bit. where can i check if my dell xps studio is compatible with 32bit
     
    subzerosad, Apr 27, 2009
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    cuteneo Notebook Enthusiast

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    The fact that your SXPS16 is able to install vista 64bit means that it is also compatible with vista 32bit too. So you can format and install vista 32bit if you want to. You will have to get a vista32bit installation CD and maybe the key too though.
     
    cuteneo, Apr 27, 2009
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    I recieved both the vista 64 and vista 32 cds when i recieved my studio xps.....didnt you?..id think about ringing dell and asked for them if you didnt.
     
    mtness, Apr 28, 2009
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    Trekster Notebook Guru

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    I recieved only the 64 bit version as that was what i ordered(maybe region specific?). I don't know if the key can be used on the 32bit version, if yes, then just get a hold of one and install using your key.
     
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    i receive only the 64 bit os then another cd for the driver.. is it the driver cd contain both the 32 and 64bit? thanks
     
    subzerosad, Apr 28, 2009
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    me too coz that was what iv ordered..
     
    subzerosad, Apr 28, 2009
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    Hey Guys.pls Help.. Does Driver Cd Iv Received Together With My Studio Xps Laptop Is Already For 32 And 644bit? Thanks A Lot Guys...i Appreciate Ur Reply...
     
    subzerosad, Apr 28, 2009
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    kman01 Notebook Guru

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    It should have both, so install the drivers depending on your vista version (32 or 64)
     
    kman01, Apr 29, 2009
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