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    Intel VT-D technology?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by d1rtdevil, Oct 20, 2009.

  1. d1rtdevil

    d1rtdevil Notebook Geek

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    while looking into the XP Mode on Windows 7, i downloaded secureAble and it said my cpu does not support virtualization. I have a C2D t6500. On the BIOS, there is a option to enable Intel VT-D and accoring to intel its a techonlogy that lets me have guest OSs.

    is this current?
     
    d1rtdevil, Oct 20, 2009
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  2. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    Your T6500 does not support VT. That the entry is in the BIOS because your notebook is compatible with other (more expensive) CPU's that do support VT. At best, turning it on in the BIOS will do absolutely nothing, and at worst, it could render your notebook unable to boot.
     
    Peon, Oct 21, 2009
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  3. KingRaptor

    KingRaptor Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a T6400 which also does not support hardware VT. I use Sun VirtualBox for a copy of XP when in Windows 7. It works and doesn't require Intel VT.
     
    KingRaptor, Oct 21, 2009
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    ilovejedd Notebook Consultant

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    The difference is Windows 7 Professional XP mode already has a licensed version of XP. Using Sun's VirtualBox, you'd have to provide your own. :p
     
    ilovejedd, Oct 21, 2009
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