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    64bit Windows and Sony Vaio

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by MegaMan X, Jul 24, 2008.

  1. MegaMan X

    MegaMan X Notebook Evangelist

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    I just read somewhere in this forum that all of the current Sony Vaio's do NOT support 64bit windows because Sony hasn't made any 64bit drivers.

    Is this true?

    I planned on getting the new Z series with 4GB of ram, but its pretty pointless if I'm unable to do a clean install of 64bit windows to take advantage of all that ram!!
     
    MegaMan X, Jul 24, 2008
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  2. rubenvb

    rubenvb Notebook Consultant

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    You can always look for the drivers elsewhere... if you post your EXACT hardware here you will get a pretty quick answer i believe.

    Most likely it'll be possible to do it.
     
    rubenvb, Jul 24, 2008
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  4. MegaMan X

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    dang =/

    I hope they release the Z with 64bit support, almost every other computer manufacture supports 64bit, but Sony doesn't? A bit weird...

    I know I rarely use the webcam that was on my last laptop, but it just puts a peace of mind knowing everything is installed correctly if you know what I mean...having the motion eye not working would bug me...LOL
     
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    I have a Sony Vaio VGN-AR520E. I wanted to Buy Windows Vista 64 bit but Sony said they don't support 64 bit.

    I have a Core 2 Duo with a 32bit system and would like to get more RAM since my job requires multiple heavy load programs.

    Any drivers? proven to work yet?
    Oh, and I don't need my camera. What if someone is watching me??? lol.
     
    ravenrue, Aug 14, 2008
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