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    Is this configured with XP or Win7 Pro

    Discussion in 'HP' started by regfman_g, Jun 11, 2010.

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    regfman_g Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm looking at the 8540W. At the HP site it says

    "Windows XP Professional (available through downgrade rights from Genuine Windows® 7 Professional)"

    What does that mean?

    I want Windows 7 Professional 64. Is it XP or is it Win7 Professional with XP, and if it is Win 7 Professional with XP is it 64 bit?
     
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    Comes with XP pre-installed but will come with Windows 7 media. Don't know if it's x64 or x86. Call HP to find out or instead of the preconfigured, configure unit to your specs.
     
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    I called HP. It is Win7 Pro 32 bit.

    Is it okay to discuss prices in this forum?
     
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    Figures since it would be an upgrade from XP x86.

    It is.
     
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    I am looking at the 8540W, configured with an i7 620M 4GB of DDR3, 320GB, and Quadro 880M at a pretty good price of $1679 and I would go for it but it comes with XP/Win7 Pro 32bit. I want it with Win7 Pro 64bit but that is a special configuration that makes it come to about $1950 (after some 24% discount the HP sales guy says he is giving me). That's not as attractive of a price.

    Is there any way to get this thing configured with Win7 Pro 64bit for about the same price?

    I have never bought an HP before and I don't know how they market their stuff.
     
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    You can get the unit with XP/Win7 Pro 32bit. Download or borrow a win7 64Bit disc and use the product Key on the bottom of the unit to register and activate. Your key entitles you to 32 or 64Bit version of Windows 7 professional.

    See this link for free legal ISO downloads of Windows 7: http://forum.notebookreview.com/mic...-7-download-links-just-like-vista-before.html

    See this link for HP win& Pro x64 drivers and software for the 8540W: HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation- Download drivers and software - HP Business Support Center

    This should be everything you need.

    Also, check out the 8540W Owner's lounge: http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-...0-official-elitebook-8540w-owners-lounge.html
     
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