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TSLearjet35
post Oct 11 2008, 02:36 PM, updated 18y ago

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hi guys.
i just bought a new laptop which come with xp pro.
the question is,is there anyway to upgrade to vista without purchasing a new pack vista ultimate ?
1 more question,is my computer spec suitable to use vista ? i got 2g ram and extreme proc.check my sig below.
thx in advance.looking forward the sifu cooperation. smile.gif
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post Oct 11 2008, 03:46 PM

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http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-v...de-your-pc.aspx
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post Oct 11 2008, 04:12 PM

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QUOTE(Calvin871989 @ Oct 11 2008, 03:46 PM)
the conclusion i need to buy a new one rite..?
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post Oct 11 2008, 04:19 PM

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QUOTE(maryjane9996 @ Oct 11 2008, 04:12 PM)
the conclusion i need to buy a new one rite..?
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you should have just went for vista when you were buying your new laptop doh.gif . dont know why you choose to go with xp and then to an upgrade now sweat.gif lol

anyways, yes you need to purchase it if you still want to upgrade nod.gif
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post Oct 11 2008, 04:54 PM

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QUOTE(Calvin871989 @ Oct 11 2008, 04:19 PM)
you should have just went for vista when you were buying your new laptop  doh.gif  . dont know why you choose to go with xp and then to an upgrade now  sweat.gif lol

anyways, yes you need to purchase it if you still want to upgrade  nod.gif
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because the package come with xp.not vista.
some more im not buy online at dell website,coz damn expensive there.
that time my priority is extreme proc and 8800gtx gc.
so,i just bought the laptop with xp..all in that package oni.huhu
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post Oct 11 2008, 04:58 PM

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QUOTE(maryjane9996 @ Oct 11 2008, 04:54 PM)
because the package come with xp.not vista.
some more im not buy online at dell website,coz damn expensive there.
that time my priority is extreme proc and 8800gtx gc.
so,i just bought the laptop with xp..all in that package oni.huhu
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aite.

anyways, just stick to xp lah bro icon_rolleyes.gif

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cyew86
post Oct 11 2008, 05:18 PM

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kinda wasted if u do not utilize DX10 features of your powerful card smile.gif and your laptop could run Vista just fine

and if u are looking for cheaper alternative, i suggest that u look here:
http://www.microsoft.com/malaysia/promo/st...roductList.mspx
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post Oct 11 2008, 07:47 PM

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QUOTE(cyew86 @ Oct 11 2008, 05:18 PM)
kinda wasted if u do not utilize DX10 features of your powerful card smile.gif and your laptop could run Vista just fine

and if u are looking for cheaper alternative, i suggest that u look here:
http://www.microsoft.com/malaysia/promo/st...roductList.mspx
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im so amazed of the price as im a student..
but,when im find out my uni does not in the list...Multimedia University(MMU).
haizzzzzzzzz...
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post Oct 12 2008, 01:20 AM

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nice laptop u got bro smile.gif
i believe u can run vista very well.
i think the easiest and simple way,go n buy a new original vista.
btw why do u need vista ultimate?



This post has been edited by _707027_: Oct 12 2008, 01:21 AM
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post Oct 12 2008, 08:36 PM

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QUOTE(maryjane9996 @ Oct 11 2008, 07:47 PM)
im so amazed of the price as im a student..
but,when im find out my uni does not in the list...Multimedia University(MMU).
haizzzzzzzzz...
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ask your frens who are studying in those universities? but note that that is an upgrade version, which upgrades your XP to Vista, can't be used for full installation
or just spend RM699 for a new Vista retail which can be found in Garage Sales
outside selling the same thing for RM1599
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post Oct 12 2008, 09:58 PM

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QUOTE(_707027_ @ Oct 12 2008, 01:20 AM)
nice laptop u got bro  smile.gif
i believe u can run vista very well.
i think the easiest and simple way,go n buy a new original vista.
btw why do u need vista ultimate?
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because i think ultimate got more function where the user can get..
thx for the compliment. smile.gif


Added on October 12, 2008, 9:59 pm
QUOTE(cyew86 @ Oct 12 2008, 08:36 PM)
ask your frens who are studying in those universities? but note that that is an upgrade version, which upgrades your XP to Vista, can't be used for full installation
or just spend RM699 for a new Vista retail which can be found in Garage Sales
outside selling the same thing for RM1599
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ouh ic..32bit and 64bit same price ?
heard 64bit more stable and faster.
thx in advance.

This post has been edited by maryjane9996: Oct 12 2008, 09:59 PM
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post Oct 12 2008, 10:07 PM

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i’m quite surprised that your M1730 came with XP Pro.

because you bought not from Dell, is the Windows sticker (product key) stated Windows XP Professional?
just for confirmation.

XP is better for game but overall Vista is better.

upgrade your RAM to 4GB and install 64-bit Vista nod.gif

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post Oct 12 2008, 10:13 PM

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QUOTE(maryjane9996 @ Oct 12 2008, 09:58 PM)
because i think ultimate got more function where the user can get..
thx for the compliment. smile.gif


Added on October 12, 2008, 9:59 pm

ouh ic..32bit and 64bit same price ?
heard 64bit more stable and faster.
thx in advance.
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not sure about the upgrade version but the retail full version comes with both 32 and 64-bit
i am using x64 now but i do not feel much difference from my bro's x32
even if it's faster, i think it's because of my 4GB RAM compared to his 2GB
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post Oct 12 2008, 10:51 PM

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Yes, TS, if ure into ultimate 64 bit,
u may also considering a 4GB ram smile.gif

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post Oct 13 2008, 10:14 AM

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really nice laptop drool.gif
I think price of vista wont be an echo icon_rolleyes.gif
Top laptop + Top spec = Top OS
We MMU students are big spenders hehe brows.gif

This post has been edited by hussam_o_r: Oct 13 2008, 10:27 AM
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post Oct 13 2008, 05:21 PM

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QUOTE(hrd @ Oct 12 2008, 10:07 PM)
i’m quite surprised that your M1730 came with XP Pro.

because you bought not from Dell, is the Windows sticker (product key) stated Windows XP Professional?
just for confirmation.

XP is better for game but overall Vista is better.

upgrade your RAM to 4GB and install 64-bit Vista nod.gif
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yup,its windows XP pro..
yeah,coz rite now i play crysis warhead using enthusiast setting a bit lag,because not enough ram.. sweat.gif


Added on October 13, 2008, 5:23 pm
QUOTE(cyew86 @ Oct 12 2008, 10:13 PM)
not sure about the upgrade version but the retail full version comes with both 32 and 64-bit
i am using x64 now but i do not feel much difference from my bro's x32
even if it's faster, i think it's because of my 4GB RAM compared to his 2GB
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ouh..other than the speed,i do some research on vista 64 user,
overall claim that 64 more stable than 32..is it correct bro ?


Added on October 13, 2008, 5:24 pm
QUOTE(_707027_ @ Oct 12 2008, 10:51 PM)
Yes, TS, if ure into ultimate 64 bit,
u may also considering a 4GB ram  smile.gif
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yeah..will looking forward to it..thx! tongue.gif


Added on October 13, 2008, 5:26 pm
QUOTE(hussam_o_r @ Oct 13 2008, 10:14 AM)
really nice laptop  drool.gif
I think price of vista wont be an echo  icon_rolleyes.gif
Top laptop + Top spec = Top OS
We MMU students are big spenders hehe  brows.gif
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yeah u were rite..
performance is important.. brows.gif
btw,u MMU melaka student also ?
me tooooo...hahaha!
u in what batch ? 104? 105 ? 106 ? 107 ?108 ?
course ?
PM replied!

This post has been edited by maryjane9996: Oct 13 2008, 05:26 PM
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post Oct 14 2008, 01:52 AM

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QUOTE(maryjane9996 @ Oct 13 2008, 05:21 PM)
yup,its windows XP pro..
yeah,coz rite now i play crysis warhead using enthusiast setting a bit lag,because not enough ram..  sweat.gif
oh, really. i’m asking about the Vista sticker because if you want to buy M1730 with XP via Dell online,
it will come with both 32-bit Vista + 32-bit XP

there is possibility that your seller didn’t give you the 32-bit Vista DVD hmm.gif

if you have the Vista sticker (any versions), you can ask Dell to send you 64-bit Vista DVD for free.

the other way to check whether your M1730 comes with Vista is to use your Dell Service Tag and check your original system configuration at Dell website.
if Vista DVD listed in your system, you can also ask Dell to send you Vista 64-bit DVD.
if this method a bit confusing, you can PM me your Service Tag and i will check it for you smile.gif

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QUOTE(maryjane9996 @ Oct 13 2008, 05:21 PM)
yup,its windows XP pro..
yeah,coz rite now i play crysis warhead using enthusiast setting a bit lag,because not enough ram..  sweat.gif


Added on October 13, 2008, 5:23 pm

ouh..other than the speed,i do some research on vista 64 user,
overall claim that 64 more stable than 32..is it correct bro ?


Added on October 13, 2008, 5:24 pm

yeah..will looking forward to it..thx!  tongue.gif


Added on October 13, 2008, 5:26 pm

yeah u were rite..
performance is important..  brows.gif
btw,u MMU melaka student also ?
me tooooo...hahaha!
u in what batch ? 104? 105 ? 106 ? 107 ?108 ?
course ?
PM replied!
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post Oct 14 2008, 06:10 PM

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QUOTE(hrd @ Oct 14 2008, 01:52 AM)
oh, really. i’m asking about the Vista sticker because if you want to buy M1730 with XP via Dell online,
it will come with both 32-bit Vista + 32-bit XP

there is possibility that your seller didn’t give you the 32-bit Vista DVD hmm.gif

if you have the Vista sticker (any versions), you can ask Dell to send you 64-bit Vista DVD for free.

the other way to check whether your M1730 comes with Vista is to use your Dell Service Tag and check your original system configuration at Dell website.
if Vista DVD listed in your system, you can also ask Dell to send you Vista 64-bit DVD. 
if this method a bit confusing, you can PM me your Service Tag and i will check it for you smile.gif
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service tag ?
where i can get the service tag no ?
thx in advance.


Added on October 14, 2008, 6:11 pm
QUOTE(hussam_o_r @ Oct 14 2008, 06:02 AM)
Melaka ya (cyber don't like)
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majoring in BIS starting this Trim in beta at last  icon_idea.gif
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ya..so u r my junior..haha!
im 105 batch.this is my last sem.
extend a bit lol.because of heavy gaming.lol


This post has been edited by maryjane9996: Oct 14 2008, 06:11 PM
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post Oct 14 2008, 06:56 PM

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With your specs (referring to siggy), you should already be using Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 32-Bit when your ordered your Dell. This is because of your powerful graphics card.

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