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    CF-31 MK4 WinXP?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Zexer, May 13, 2014.

  1. Zexer

    Zexer Newbie

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    Hi
    Is it possible to install Windows XP on CF-31WPLAXZM?
    Thank You!
     
    Zexer, May 13, 2014
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  2. safn1949

    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    Panasonic still lists an XP recovery disc for a CF-31mk2,I'm guessing here but why not? I'm sure someone with more experience on the 31 will know.
     
    safn1949, May 13, 2014
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  3. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    From a 5 minute search...
    Yes it's possible.......

    As long as you can find the correct drivers for the hardware.
    For example..does Intel make a XP driver for the CF31 (core i7) chipset?
    I don't know,,,I didn't look.
    I recommend getting a list of the hardware in that particular cf31 and hunting for all the xp drivers.
     
    Shawn, May 13, 2014
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    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    Isn't that like putting bias ply tires on a Porsche?
     
    Toughbook, May 13, 2014
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Depends upon the comparison........Win XP vs Win 7...I'd choose Win 7..
    Win XP vs Win 8.........Ummmmm Win XP


    On my dedicated Ford parts / service manual unit..The software won't run on Win 7. So it's either Win 2000 or Win XP
     
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  6. Zexer

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    Sometimes you have to run programs that wont run on other OS than WinXP, even in compatibility mode or on virtual PC...

    Thanks all for answers!
     
    Zexer, May 15, 2014
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