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    64-bit clean install?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by stallen, Jun 27, 2007.

  1. stallen

    stallen Thinkpad Woody

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    I know the pros and cons to 32-bit vs 64-bit.

    Has anyone with a Dell (pref Latitude) done a 64-bit clean install. Any stability issues. Do Dell's drivers support 64-bit?
     
    stallen, Jun 27, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    If the included drivers were x86, don't expect them all to work for x64. You might be able to make a list of all your hardware, then download the appropriate x64 drivers and slipstream them into a new Vista CD/DVD via vLite.
     
    Gautam, Jun 27, 2007
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  3. stallen

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    I am referring to chipset drivers, video card drivers, internal bluetooth drivers, wifi and so on. Not any peripherals. I'm asking about just running the laptop alone with 64-bit Vista.

    Suppose I purchase the retail 64-bit Vista. Is the machine capable of running properly. Are there 64-bit drivers for the laptop itself?
     
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    Gurra Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use my D630 with vista 64: no missing drivers and very good performance. Only thing thats lacking is the TPM software
     
    Gurra, Jun 27, 2007
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    TPM = Trusted Platform Module???

    What is that? What are you unable to do without TPM?

    Also, did you somehow purchase with 64-bit or did you clean install with retail?
     
    stallen, Jun 27, 2007
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    PhoenixFx, Jun 27, 2007
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