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    Discussion in 'HP' started by stargate, Feb 20, 2010.

  1. stargate

    stargate Newbie

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    I have purchased the HP g60-531ca and now i have found that windows 7 is not able to run my sign making software I need to downgrade to Windows XP can someone please help
    Lisa:
     
    stargate, Feb 20, 2010
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  2. Ramzii

    Ramzii Notebook Evangelist

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    you should investigate the dual-boot thing that Win 7 haves..it will allow you to run both OS's
     
    Ramzii, Feb 20, 2010
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    2.0 Former NBR Macro-Mod®

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    As Ramzii says, if you have windows professional, you can run XP in virtual mode for free (provided that you have a copy of winXP.)

    Here's a link to explain:

    http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/default.aspx
     
    2.0, Feb 20, 2010
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  4. computerstriker

    computerstriker Notebook Evangelist

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    Or you can run a virtualized version of Windows XP
     
    computerstriker, Feb 20, 2010
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  5. stargate

    stargate Newbie

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    Thank You for the reply. My laptop did not pass the compatible test for the virtual XP. I bought the HP g60-531ca for my hobby sign making pastime so I'm looking for the drivers to downgrade to XP. I hope the community will help me!
     
    stargate, Feb 21, 2010
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    ed22 Notebook Consultant

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    Have you tried Sun VirtualBox?
     
    ed22, Feb 21, 2010
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    computerstriker Notebook Evangelist

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    I second that...
    I have virtualbox and it is amazing!!! I'm running Windows XP and Windows 98SE on Windows 7 x64 =D
    and the key thing is that it is FREEEEEEE!
    F.R.E.E!!!!!!
     
    computerstriker, Feb 21, 2010
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  8. bobthenailer

    bobthenailer Notebook Consultant

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    yeah you have a Pentium T4300 in there, it does not have virutalization enabled.
    its not really recommended to upgrade the CPU (you would have to disassemble the unit and void your warranty). I wish I had a good solution for you but you would really either have to try something else besides W7 XP mode, or else get a different system. Intel Purposely disabled virtualization on a lot of their main line CPUs (Pentiums, even Core 2 Duos like the P7550) where as AMD has it on 95% of their CPUs except for some of the Semprons and lower end Athlons.
     
    bobthenailer, Feb 21, 2010
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