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    Would it run or not?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Photoguy30523, May 25, 2006.

  1. Photoguy30523

    Photoguy30523 Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys well i am a gamer and i have one question....will my notebook run vista with no problems when it comes out? this is driving me crazy :mad:
     
    Photoguy30523, May 25, 2006
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    I believe there are a few posts around here that talk about the requirements of Vista. I highly recommend you check them out. I'm certain a search for vista will net quite a few topics. I'm almost certain there are a few on the Dell board.
     
    kegobeer, May 25, 2006
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    Bog Losing it...

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    Microsoft.ca has a downloadable tool that determines whether Vista will run. Judging by your specs, though, it looks like it'll run without a hitch.
     
    Bog, May 25, 2006
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    yes. definitely!
     
    totti, May 25, 2006
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    If yours can't run it than 75% of consumers will need an upgrade!!
     
    ttupa, May 25, 2006
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    who in here has ran that microsoft test?
     
    Photoguy30523, May 25, 2006
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    ok guys for all sake ill be runing the vista compability test and ill post my result after ...wish me luck
     
    Photoguy30523, May 25, 2006
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    ok results are :

    Congratulations! Your PC can run the core experiences of Windows Vista.

    and...

    Windows Vista Ultimate appears to be the edition that is right for you.
     
    Photoguy30523, May 25, 2006
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    See. ;)

    JC
     
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah I'm fairly certain that even GMA 900 can run the core components, and only Aero would be a problem on those machines. Basically if you have a 128mb, dx9 compatible gfx card (according to test) you'll be fine for aero. I'm good to go also.

    Definately nothing to worry about.
     
    ttupa, May 25, 2006
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