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    Z690 (Z698Y) Vista 64 to 32 ultimate FAQ?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by bymer, May 12, 2009.

  1. bymer

    bymer Newbie

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    Is there a a guide or a faq for brining Z698Y from Vista Ultimate 64bit to Vista Ultimate 32bit? I'm looking to do a clean install but with out loosing any key VAIO controls / drivers.

    Thank you!
     
    bymer, May 12, 2009
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    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Is there a specific reason why you would want to move away from 64 bits? More and more apps are taking advantage of the 64 bits, and many apps are still performing well in 32 bits mode.
     
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  3. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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  4. bymer

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    Cisco VPN client among other things...
     
    bymer, May 12, 2009
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    fredguy Notebook Consultant

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    I think you have to stick to 32 bit for the whole life.
     
    fredguy, May 13, 2009
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  6. bymer

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    I'm not sure I follow, care to elaborate?
     
    bymer, May 13, 2009
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