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Vista Ultimate 32 bit?

post #1 of 8
6/14/08 at 2:04pm
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So I have my laptop (in sig). Its currently running Windows XP Pro. Never did a clean OS reformat when I got but I am not having any issues or anything.

I have the Vista Ultimate upgrade disk from dell.

Is it worth upgrading? If I do upgrade, can I do a clean reformat with the discs that Dell provided?

Thoughts/Comments would be appreciated.
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post #2 of 8
6/14/08 at 4:48pm
32 Bit Vista is really not an upgrade IMO,

In fact the only reason I would even consider Vista over XP would be for 64 Bit support.
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post #3 of 8
6/15/08 at 3:33am
As long as you have your Windows XP install disc I say give it a shot, but don't do an upgrade....it's much better to do a clean install. If you can't format your hard drive because you have important files the Vista setup will copy your system folders (Windows, Programs Files and Docs & Settings) to a folder called Windows.old so you don't even have to worry about losing data.
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post #4 of 8
6/15/08 at 4:06am
What I'd like to know is whether Dell has discs with the 64-bit version on them. The only one I have is 32-bit, but the mentioning of 32-bit makes one think they have 64-bit discs as well.
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post #5 of 8
6/15/08 at 9:34am
The support of Vista64 on the m1730 is kinda poor.
You really have to fudge around to get everything working, but once everything does run, your good to go.
I removed Vista32 ultimate and installed V64. I don't realy think the performance difference is really worth the work involved. If you have 1/2 a day to "waste" on it, then go for it. You have 4GB of RAM so I see why you would want 64bit OS... like I did.
Dell should have 64 bit discs since they offer it with the precision workstations.
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post #6 of 8
6/15/08 at 9:46am
To answer the question - I contacted Dell XPS Support and I should be receiving my 64-bit Vista disc in the mail this coming week, so they *do* have them.

And I want it merely because I'm entitled to it, and if I come into possession of another Dell system in the future, I'll be able to load it.
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post #7 of 8
6/15/08 at 6:31pm
I would have stuck to 32-bit...there's bugger all difference in performance and the extra hassle for unsupported programs/drivers just isn't worth it...

EDIT: Just reread your post that you aren't going to install it ATM...but I would have upgraded to Vista 32 from XP...most definately worth it IMO...
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post #8 of 8
6/16/08 at 9:50am
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Originally Posted by the_scotsman View Post
I would have stuck to 32-bit...there's bugger all difference in performance and the extra hassle for unsupported programs/drivers just isn't worth it...
I disagree as I find vista 64 to be MUCH better than vista 32, on both my desktop and my laptop. Vista 64 feels "snappier", I rarely have any problems with compatibility (except for rhapsody software; I hate Real), and I can address all of my RAM without issue. IF there is a difference in performance between vista 32 and vista 64, I think its in vista64's favor as if nothing else it FEELS faster, even if it is actually getting a slightly less FPS (cause let's be honest you can't tell the difference between 80fps and 78fps.)
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