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    Converting Dell D630 XP to Vista

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by randyy, May 31, 2008.

  1. randyy

    randyy Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm ordering a Dell D630 which I plan to upgrade to vista down the line. If I order the "Dell Wireless 360 Bluetooth Module for XP", will that work for Vista as well?

    Also, can I easily remove the "WinXP" sticker from the laptop? Dumb question, I know... ;)
     
    randyy, May 31, 2008
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  2. Cestuila

    Cestuila Notebook Guru

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    You should order it with the downgrade to XP.

    Explanation:
    Buy the laptop with a Vista Business License, DVD... and sticker!
    But have XP Professional installed by the factory.
     
    Cestuila, May 31, 2008
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  3. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    With the bluetooth, I think it's the same hardware, you just update the firmware and driver when switching OSes.

    As for the sticker... it can be removed... I'm not sure how easily though.

    And yeah if you buy it with Vista Biz, you'll get XP downgrade rights.

    But... I don't see any reason not to use Vista at this point... I'm running Vista Business SP1 on my D630 and I'm happy with it.
     
    swarmer, Jun 1, 2008
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  4. randyy

    randyy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks everyone! :)
     
    randyy, Jun 1, 2008
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