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    How to get m1530 w/64-bit & bloatware-less without trouble?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by StuntDragon, Apr 26, 2008.

  1. StuntDragon

    StuntDragon Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, I've searched Dell Vista Laptop Reformat and Bloatware Removal Guide already and read the 32bit key for 64bit?? thread

    My objectives when I get my laptop are
    • Remove bloatware
    • Install Vista 64-bit (I can get this for free right?)
    • Have mediadirect and the rest of the drivers
    • Everything listed above without interference

    How do I get 64-bit on my system, remove bloatware, and have mediadirect and the other drivers without causing any trouble and interfering (this is the main thing I'm concerned about, because of what I've read in the bloatware thread) with each of the factors?

    How will I have to go to do this? Please explain this to me, as this thread and the '32bit key for 64bit??' thread is kind of interfering which each other. Or just simple said, I'm confused. :confused:

    Thanks a lot in advanced, and I hope you can help
     
    StuntDragon, Apr 26, 2008
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  2. xbender

    xbender Notebook Consultant

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    hi, thats really good that you have read the threads and used a search function. I will supply you with one more link to answer all your questions :)
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=236361
    hope this helps.... :)
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    xbender, Apr 26, 2008
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  3. StuntDragon

    StuntDragon Notebook Consultant

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    Wow, thanks a lot for the link! I have a question...isn't vista supposed to free for me?

    EDIT: i just remembered, +rep!
     
    StuntDragon, Apr 26, 2008
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  4. xbender

    xbender Notebook Consultant

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    depends on what you mean for free. if you mean that you bought a 32bit licence and you want to use 64bit Vistas, the major question is if it is an OEM or not.
    read through here, thats exactly what you need :)
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=243826
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    xbender, Apr 26, 2008
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