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    Dv9700

    Discussion in 'HP' started by n2gc, Oct 6, 2011.

  1. n2gc

    n2gc Notebook Geek

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    I just bought a DV9700 that doesn't work right. I believe
    the drive is toast. Can anyone tell me what Vista Home Prem
    came in it ? The 32 bit or the 64 bit ? I can't seem to find
    out which one it is.

    Thank you for any info.
     
    n2gc, Oct 6, 2011
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  2. Izagaia

    Izagaia Notebook Evangelist

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    Which one do you want it to be?

    Odds are likely that the device originally shipped with a 64-bit OS. But a 32-bit OS can just as easily be installed and work just as well.

    When it came to Vista, most consumer notebooks, at that time, were only capable of no more than 4gig of ram max. A general rule of thumb, I went by, is that if the notebook had only 1, 2 or 3 gig of ram - stick with a 32-bit OS. If 4 gig is present, go with a 64-bit version. But it is purely your preference and a matter that is decisively based on a point-of-view.
     
    Izagaia, Oct 6, 2011
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  3. n2gc

    n2gc Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for the reply. I found out what os was in it orig
    and I had a disc so after a new drive all is well.
     
    n2gc, Oct 7, 2011
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