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    FS215M - To update or reset - a hot question

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by parkyvaio, Jun 16, 2011.

  1. parkyvaio

    parkyvaio Newbie

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    I have a oldish Vaio FS215M with 1gb memory. It is now slow and runs hot so I thought clean it out (if I can) and then either do a clean reinstal of XP OR go out an buy Win 7 and do a custom instal of that. Aim is for my 14 yr old to use it for school work for a few years. So any views on the best way to go (XP would be free so it starts favorite)
     
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  2. ceffect

    ceffect Notebook Consultant

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    I would stick with XP IMO. No need to spend more money into W7 for an older laptop if it's just for grade-school work.
     
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