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    Windows 7 Starter or Windows XP Pro?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by smakkie, Oct 20, 2010.

  1. smakkie

    smakkie Newbie

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    Hi,

    Since yesterday I am an owner of a Sony Vaio VPCM12M1E.
    When I bought it Windows 7 Starter was on it.

    Now is my question:
    Shall I put Windows XP Pro SP2 on it? I prefer XP over 7 but shall my netbook be faster? And can I download all drivers for XP SP2?

    Specs:
    Intel Atom - N470
    1.83 GHz
    1024 MB DDR2 (667 MHz) 1 x 1024 MB
    250 GB


    Thanks :),

    Steven
     
    smakkie, Oct 20, 2010
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  2. trieudoahong

    trieudoahong Notebook Consultant

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    IMO, windows starter is worthless. maximum windows is 3...
    I'll go with xp pro if there are no more choice.
     
    trieudoahong, Oct 20, 2010
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  3. smakkie

    smakkie Newbie

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    Yes, thats what I was thinking. But do I need drivers? If yes, which drivers do I need and where can I download them?
     
    smakkie, Oct 20, 2010
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    smakkie Newbie

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    bump......
     
    smakkie, Oct 21, 2010
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