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Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?

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Old 04-20-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?

Hey guys, I recently ordered a dell inspiron 1420.
I wish to install vista ultimate 64bit on it, however, I want to know if its even possible?

Since, I do not see a 64bit section for Dell's driver download website.

Here's the specs.

Intel Core 2 Duo T5750(2.0GHz, 667Mhz, 2M L2 Cache)
High Resolution, glossy widescreen 14.1 inch display (1440x900)
4GB, DDR2, 667MHz 2 Dimm
NVIDIA ® GeForce TM Go 8400M GS with 128MB
120G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, English
Integrated 10/100 Network Cardand Modem, for Inspiron
8X DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive for Inspiron
Integrated High Definition Audio 2.0
Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini Card
Integrated 2.0 mega pixel web cam
56 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery, for Inspiron 142
Intergrated Bluetooth.
AVerTV Expresscard TV TUNER TVT11 + Remote Control
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Old 06-26-2008   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?

i have same problem. i have same configuration from lenovo. and not able to find any 64bit drivers.

pls help
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Re: Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?

i see a few drivers out there for this machine so i would say yes it does but b4 you do your homework and make sure that all the drivers your going to need are available as the windows update wont always supply all the needed drivers

* Core 2 Quad Q6600
* Abit IN9 32 MAX Motherboard
* 8 GB OCZ 4GB PC2-6400 nVIDIA SLI-Ready Edition (4X2GB)
* BFG Geforce 9800 GX2 x 1
* Thermaltake W0133RB 1200W PSU
* 150GB Raptor HDD
* 500GB Caviar HDD
* Vista Ultimate x64
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Re: Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?

Support for EM64T 64-BIT Windows

Intel® Pentium® Dual Core T2390 (1.86GHz/533Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
Intel® Pentium® Dual Core T2390 (1.86GHz/533Mhz FSB/1MB cache)
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5750 (2.0GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)

8400M GS vista x64 driver
http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/...hp?t19031.html

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