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    32 bit or 64 bit Vista? =0

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by escapedturkey, Sep 7, 2006.

  1. escapedturkey

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    core duo is 32 bit only, core2 is 64bit capeable, though I believe both versions are shipping on the same disc
     
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    Will it be slower on my 32 bit system?

    Can I dual boot so I can keep my current XP install?

    Thank you. :)
     
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    na your fine
     
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    What about Dual Boot? How do I do that, please? :)
     
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    why do you want to dual boot? which os?
     
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    I want dual boot XP and Vista. This is a pre-release of Vista and they say when full retail comes out you have to reinstall. Plus I want to keep my XP going. Wondering if I can dual boot with XP and Vista.
     
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    Yes, you can dual boot, if you've got room on your HD for a separate Vista partition. I'm dual booting XP and 64-bit Vista on my AMD desktop. Like Iceman said, you'd need the new Core2Duo CPU to run 64-bit Vista on an Intel notebook.
     
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