When I did it, all _my_ software re-installed ok on Win7-64. But sure, some
ran in 32-bit mode.
I downloaded new 64-bit drivers wherever available for printers etc.
I also took the opportunity to reinstall the latest bios (which I hadn't
done before - if wasn't broke so I didn't fix it).
I don't know, but you may have to put the SSD in drive1 slot and move the
HDD to the 2nd slot.
Or maybe the bios can find the right slot to boot from.
good luck
jez
On 31 January 2013 14:07, JOHN DUGGAN <john.duggan10@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> OK all.
> Decision made. I opened the back of my Dell studio lap top. To
> my surprise I found that there is a hole inside labelled "HDD2" This makes
> life a LOT easier.
> A caddy kit is available from Amazon UK. So I will put a 250 GB SSD into
> this drive bay, and use the existing hard drive as extra storage. After I
> have transferred across data I wish to keep I will re-format it. Windows 7
> professional 64 bit will be the operating system. Total cost will be in the
> £250 / $375 region. Not cheap but cheaper than buying a new laptop
> especially as this has had VERY little use and I can get a 3yr guarantee on
> the SSD.
> I am assuming that my present software will be compatible with a 64 bit
> operating system?
>
> Regards
> John Duggan,
> Wales, UK
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jez Cunningham <jez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Olympus Camera Discussion <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 18:24
> Subject: Re: [OM] OT now Apple vs Windoze
>
> John - upgrade to Win7 now. I did it on my old XP machine (dual-core
> Intel, 4GB ram) and it was fine. Buy an OEM Win7pro licence from one
> of the German sellers on eBay for about €60 IIRC.
>
> On 30/01/2013, JOHN DUGGAN <john.duggan10@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Ken, Before I switched to an IMac my main desktop computer was running XP
> > professional. It gave me very little trouble. My laptop, which is
> presently
> > semi-retired, runs Vista. I have come close to destroying it on more
> than 1
> > occasion! I am considering drastic surgery, putting in a 240GB SSD and
> > installing Windoze 7. At the moment I do not use it, as it is so Slow!!
> > Trying to decide if it will be cost effective on a 17" widescreen Dell
> about
> > 6 years old which has had Very Little use.......Would of coure prefer a
> > MacBook but cannot afford or justify it.
> >
> > Regards
> > John Duggan,
> > Wales, UK
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