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    Sony Vaio VGN-AR61ZU and Windows Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by paulkom, Mar 28, 2008.

  1. paulkom

    paulkom Newbie

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    Hi to all.

    I have just bought a Sony Vaio : VGN-AR61ZU.

    My problem is that i have to use JewelCad for my job and is not compatible with windows Vista. Can i install Windows Xp on it? Can i find a way for making it work with Vista? Is there a way having both OS in my laptop? Because a friend of mine said to me that i can use windows vista as a normal user and XP as administrator, but he wans't sure.

    Thanks to all.
     
    paulkom, Mar 28, 2008
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  2. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    Have you tried Vista's program compatibility settings?

    Right-click the executable (or shortcut), click Properties, then go to the Compatibility tab.

    Anyway, if that doesn't work, and you want both OSes, then sure, you can either dual-boot or use virtualization software.
     
    swarmer, Mar 28, 2008
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