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    XP x64

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by hehe299792458, Dec 3, 2006.

  1. hehe299792458

    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    I was wondering whether or not to install the XP x64 edition of Windows on my computer to utilize the full power of C2D. I heard that it might cause driver/software related problems, is that true? I know vista is coming out, but I'd rather avoid it if possible because I think it's still a beta-ish OS.

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    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, the drivers for XP x64 are really lacking and such, so you'd have quite a few problems with XP x64.

    The lack of support was the reason XP x64 never really gained much popularity.
     
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    Other than drivers, would I be able to run my software ok? I think i can get 64-bit versions drivers from the dell website: http://support.dell.com/support/dow...&l=en&s=gen&SystemID=XPS_M1210&os=WXPX&osl=EN

    They missed a few though, like video card, web came, and such. Does anyone know where can i get the missing ones? I was AngryMob's post about running XPS1210 with Vista. He didn't say where did he get the missing drivers though...



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    It's other things that might not work.

    For instance, my 3d software works in 64-bit, would render faster, but Quicktime does not work and I use Quicktime a lot.

    It's my impression that the "entire" XP x64 computing process would be a little sketchy for reasons like that.

    Consider dual booting, or, just skipping 64 bit for now unless you know you have a specific thing you do that would benefit. It's not installing x64 is just going to rock your world.

    It's future is in things like 3d/video editing benefits, scientific apps, more cinematic game play and addressing large amounts of ram.
     
    count_schemula, Dec 3, 2006
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