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    Are drivers for 64-bit Vista hard to find?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Cra0731, May 18, 2008.

  1. Cra0731

    Cra0731 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I always here that people can not find drivers with for 64-bit version of Vista, but on this forum it seems like everyone uses a 64-bit version. I really would like use the 4 GB of RAM that I plan to get, but am worried that not everything will work if I do. Are the problems people are experiencing just inexperience with computers or is it truly that difficult to find drivers?
     
    Cra0731, May 18, 2008
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  2. sb123

    sb123 Notebook Consultant

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    What I decided to do, was Dual Boot a Vista x86 and Vista x64.

    See what it's like for a few months, and then remove one of them!

    I have a HP HDX9250EA, and downloaded all the drivers needed for x64 from the HP Support website.

    So far so good =)

    Just now seeing if there are any software problems, and there may be with Firefox =(

    Good Luck!

    Give it a go!
     
    sb123, May 18, 2008
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  3. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    which laptop do you have? if you do your research, most manufacturers include 64 bit drivers. so yeah, just find drivers before you go 64. :)
     
    Harper2.0, May 18, 2008
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    bubbatex Notebook Deity

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    If you have an HP or Dell, you'll probably have very few problems finding all you need. I had a Inspiron 1720 for a week and had 64-bit working on it with no problems. I am not so lucky with my Sony - there are a few drivers but not all have been found/identified yet, so I am sticking with 32-bit for a while.
     
    bubbatex, May 18, 2008
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  5. Cra0731

    Cra0731 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to get a sager N5793
     
    Cra0731, May 18, 2008
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    richierich Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah it depends on your laptop manufacturer
     
    richierich, May 18, 2008
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