Possible to Install x64 Vista on a Dell Inspiron?

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martint

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

pls help
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Y410 45Q
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo
    Motherboard
    Intel
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    160 GB SATA
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
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Me :P
    CPU
    Core 2 Quad Q6600
    Motherboard
    Abit IN9 32X MAX
    Memory
    8 GB OCZ PC2-6400 nVIDIA SLI-Ready Edition (4X2GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMP! GeForce GTX 260² 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 (650MHz/2100MHz
    Sound Card
    Realtek 7.1 CH HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" Fujitsu siemens TFT + 32" LG HD LCD TV
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 + 1360x768
    Hard Drives
    150GB Raptor HDD
    500GB Caviar HDD
    PSU
    Thermaltake W0133RB 1200W PSU
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    Stock + Antec 900 case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 (full layout)
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
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  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
Yes it can~! I've already installed Windows Vista Ultimate x64 on my Inspiron 1420 which runs normally without any complications. The Drivers? Its already detected and installed after i entered the windows.Of course the most important drivers like the display, sound and so on u have to find it to complete it. I know its weird but i am glad that I successfully installed it. The only problem is about my NVidia Geforce 8400m gs graphics memory problem. Before, i've got 256 mb of graphics memory on windows xp but now on my vista, its only got 128 mb of graphics memory. Plus i cant play most games that requires 256 mb graphics memory games. I cant change it in BIOS either after updating it...

Overall, I say it's 50-50 chance to get the drivers detected automatically. My windows running smoothly without complications and works as it supposed to. For gamers like me, I am still unsatisfied with my recent problem...need help~!:confused::confused::confused:
 

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I thought Dell didn't have any Vista x64 drivers (no 64 bit section) for my Vostro 1700 but it turns out every Vista driver included the 64 bit and if I remember correctly when I selected a 32 bit driver the resulting page said the download was for both 32 bit and 64 bit OSes.
 

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  • CPU
    Intel Core2 6600
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 7300 LE (2 installed)
Another thing, If you go through the dell's website and there's no vista x64 driver, don't worry. just go on and look at the drivers then click the 'applies to '. There, there's an information that says for vista x64. Weird isn't it? I am also quite surprised there are drivers for vista x64. But so far, they didn't provide all drivers like NVidia Geforce 8400m gs. If u really want the driver, you have to force install the graphic driver. In this case, I use Acer's Graphic Driver which have the same graphic for vista x64... "Right now, I am using my vista ultimate x64's media center. It's SUPER COOL~! ;)&
 
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If that doesn't help, You first install the vista x64 then go to automatic update and search for update. I've also got the 3 drivers for the 'base system device'. It's also installed automatically after update... I hope that my information helps~! XD
 
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I have the same laptop, and I was able to find the Vista x64 just fine with all the drivers, but the Dell wireless card which has the 32& 64bit driver but the system keep stating that it has an issue with the hardware driver and it stop it..
Also I have three Base System Devices that I'm sure what they are or even how to update them... any idea.
 

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martint said:
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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Might have Home Premium 64x on it (4GB DDR2). If thats the case, then you should do an upgrade install to Ultimate 64x without losing any drivers.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom mATX
    CPU
    AMD Athlon X2 5600+ Brisbane 2.9Ghz (dual core)
    Motherboard
    Asus M3N78-VM Green
    Memory
    Kingston 8 GB DDR2 PC-6400
    Graphics Card(s)
    PNY NVIDIA GeForce 9400GT 512MB PCIe
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 22", Samsung 24"
    Hard Drives
    WD RE3 320GB (WD3202ABYS), Samsung SPINPOINT F1 640GB (HD642JJ)
    External Drives: WD MyBook Essentials 500GB, WD 120GB, an old Maxtor 80GB. Portables: Simpletech 160GB, WD Passport 250GB.
    PSU
    Corsair 620W modular
    Case
    CoolerMaster Elite 341 mATX
    Cooling
    Thermaltake TR2-R1
    Keyboard
    HP Elite Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Laser & Logitech Marble
    Internet Speed
    Cable
    Other Info
    Printers: HP Photosmart C7280, Oki-Data 3400n, HP Officejet 4300
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