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    Does Core Duo require Windows XP Pro?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by escapedturkey, Aug 5, 2006.

  1. escapedturkey

    escapedturkey Notebook Guru

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    I ran into the top of my budget, dell finance credit, and got Windows XP Home vs. Pro, so I could get the higher processor.

    I've been reading that only Windows XP Pro supports SMP. Does that mean the Home edition will not support both cores?

    If I have to get Windows XP Pro somewhere else (OEM), will it cause problems if I reinstall it to the notebook?

    This is what I ordered:

    Inspiron E1705 - Intel(r) CoreTM Duo Proc T2500 (2GHz/667MHz/2 X 1MB L2 Cache), Genuine Windows(r) XP Home Edition
    17 inch Wide Screen XGA+ Display
    256MB NVIDIA(r) GeForceTM Go 7900 GS
    60GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
    Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem
    24X CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive
    Integrated Sound Blaster(r) AudigyTM HD Software Edition
    Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini Card (54Mbps)

    Thank you. :cool:
     
    escapedturkey, Aug 5, 2006
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  2. Emotion

    Emotion Notebook Guru

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    Home does support core duo :) I think windows media center does too.. but I install pro anywaays :D! free from school
     
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  3. escapedturkey

    escapedturkey Notebook Guru

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    Trippy. I wonder why they say you need Win XP Pro for SMP. I guess that doesn't include dual core CPUs? :)
     
    escapedturkey, Aug 5, 2006
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