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.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-v...de-your-pc.aspx

the conclusion i need to buy a new one rite..?

you should have just went for vista when you were buying your new laptop . dont know why you choose to go with xp and then to an upgrade now lol

anyways, yes you need to purchase it if you still want to upgrade

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

aite.

anyways, just stick to xp lah bro

This post has been edited by Calvin871989: Oct 11 2008, 04:59 PM

kinda wasted if u do not utilize DX10 features of your powerful card 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

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...

nice laptop u got bro
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

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

because i think ultimate got more function where the user can get..
thx for the compliment.

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Added on October 12, 2008, 9:59 pmouh 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

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

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

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

This post has been edited by _707027_: Oct 12 2008, 10:52 PM

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

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

yup,its windows XP pro..
yeah,coz rite now i play crysis warhead using enthusiast setting a bit lag,because not enough ram..

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Added on October 13, 2008, 5:23 pmouh..other than the speed,i do some research on vista 64 user,
overall claim that 64 more stable than 32..is it correct bro ?

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Added on October 13, 2008, 5:24 pmyeah..will looking forward to it..thx!

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Added on October 13, 2008, 5:26 pmyeah u were rite..
performance is important..
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

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

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

Melaka ya (cyber don't like)
107
majoring in BIS starting this Trim in beta at last

service tag ?
where i can get the service tag no ?
thx in advance.

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Added on October 14, 2008, 6:11 pmya..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

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.

im not order from dell.
but from other ppl.
there is no vista in that package.
as i explain b4,that time vista is not my top priority in buying this laptop.
and its quite hard for me to find this spec of laptop with very good price.
should i concern vista when i can pay below 9k instead of 14-16k(i just make a rough calculation because 1 forumer bought T9300 with 8700GT Sli for 12k)

What is a Service Tag and How Do I Locate It?

1 CN430 SRV,OS,WXP,WXP64,MCE,Q925454
1 CP824 SRV,OS,WXP,ALL,Q943460
1 CR003 SRV,OS,WXP,MCE,X64,Q926436
1 CT097 SRV,OS,VISTA,FLASH,INSTALLER

is this what u mean ?

yep, something like that. maybe you need scroll down a bit more.

if you system originally came with 32-bit Vista Home Premium, it will look like this

1 NP858 Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 32 bit (English)

This post has been edited by hrd: Oct 16 2008, 02:33 AM

i already check.
but it seem mine does not come with vista.
anyway,thx for your help bro.
need to purchase a new vista pack. haiz

just get OEM version if you only plan to use it on one notebook. it's cheaper.

OEM ? can explain it bro ? newbie here..
and y it cheaper ? thx in advance

oem version just the operating system cd plus the product key. retail version normally come in one big box.
normally oem version come "only" with a new pc package. please check with your local computer shop personnel,
before buying. cos we are talking about original Windows here. hope this can help you a bit.

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Added on October 17, 2008, 6:07 pmoem for win xp pro sp3 should be rm499.00. retail no idea, some say around rm1k.
oem for win xp home sp3 cheaper than pro.

This post has been edited by wulfeyong: Oct 17 2008, 06:07 PM

Yes, I mean the Vista will look great on your laptop due to your high-performing graphics card. You bought the laptop from a forummer right? I think I saw his ad.

Did they ever produce XP SP3 discs? I thought they only produce XP SP2 and you can purchase -> install -> update to SP3?

oh i see..mean the OS free when u buy a laptop la..
but then,let say if they already reg their os with their name etc,
then can use it as well if i buy a used os ? reg,update etc...

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Added on October 19, 2008, 10:15 pmyup from 1 forumer.
i think mine is sp2 when i check,
then update become sp3.
actually,i want to sell my xp pro.
but after i see lot of game cannot support vista,
i changed my mind to use dual boot..hurm..



This post has been edited by maryjane9996: Oct 19 2008, 10:15 PM

Yes they do produce windows XP sp3 disc coz my dell laptop with vista business has windows xp pro sp3 inlcuded in the recovery cd.

normally they don't provide the original os disc, only the os product key (sticker) on the back of the laptop. recovery disc normally only for certain pc. is not actually the os disc, the recovery disc only for that specific pc (for recovery purpose).
after several time of recovery the disc may not be use again.

you need to buy the os disc together with the product key. the installing os duration you should come across the validation session. there you may need to call the Microsoft hot line to validate that you are the new user, or you may need to inform that you are installing the os at a different pc now.

from my past experience, the hot line is just a voice activation. i mean there is no actual Microsoft personnel there. you have to listen the instruction & speak clearly during your phone call.

pls ensure the person who sell you the os can be trusted. he/she may lock police report that his/her os been stolen. normally pc user very few register their os. should be ok for you to use. blah..blah... best of luck.

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Added on November 6, 2008, 7:06 pmwah... with all do respect, is the win xp pro sp3 full version? if is full, that's good to know. thanks anyway.

This post has been edited by wulfeyong: Nov 6 2008, 07:06 PM

pirated vista can send u a copy

should to buy a new licence