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    Will the SZ6 series run XP?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by MonsterMaxx, Aug 2, 2007.

  1. MonsterMaxx

    MonsterMaxx Notebook Evangelist

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    Am considering the SZ650 and Looking over Sony's driver site they don't even list drivers for XP and this model, only Vista (which will not run my CAD apps.)

    Am I out in the cold on this (it will kill the possibility of getting this machine.)
     
    MonsterMaxx, Aug 2, 2007
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    BorjaZD Notebook Consultant

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    it is not necessary to install XP, you can install and emulator and run win XP like a normal program, keeping Vista as your main O.S

    I recommend you virtual pc 2007
    hope this can help you

    BorjaZD
     
    BorjaZD, Aug 2, 2007
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    umm, SW is so bad about blaming everything else but themselves for reported bugs I'd be very hesitant to run an SW thru an emulator. Bound to get a zillion crashes.
     
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    Well, my SZ650NC is on the way, due Tues.

    Can we please start gathering info for what'll be needed to
    A. Install XP Pro
    B. Ensure I can reinstall a clean copy of Vista (do the SZs some with Vista install disks or do I need to order them?)

    Planning to dual boot. May include a small partition for Linux.

    Has anyone tried installing XP and Vista on the same partition? Does it absolutely have to be two different ones?
     
    MonsterMaxx, Aug 4, 2007
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