My wife is very happy with her new to us Off-lease Dell Lattitude D630 laptop. My desktop is old and running on XP. Rather than prolonging the agony I decided to get another D630. My plan is to load the DAD software. I do have my DAD loaded on a D610 so it isn't really critical at this point.
I just ordered the D630 with Windows 7 Professional because it reportedly supports XP where Windows 7 Home Premium doesn't.
Some information.
Windows 7 Home Premium vs Windows 7 Professional
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/386085/windows_7_home_premium_vs_windows_7_professional/?pp=2
Windows XP Mode
Home Premium: No
Professional: Yes
This feature allows users to install Microsoft’s Virtual PC application and then install and run a complete fully licensed version of Windows XP SP3 from within the virtual PC environment.
This feature was originally developed for businesses to migrate from Windows XP to Windows 7, and give them an environment from which to continue using any older non–Windows 7 compatible software.
It is not suitable for applications which require 3D graphics or hardware accelerated sound, so gaming or even using your old TV tuner to watch TV are definite no-nos
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Dell Latitude D630 Intel Core 2 Duo 2GB Memory 80GB HDD 14.1" Notebook Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (Off-Lease) - RB-825633377820
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8883113&sku=JOS-102314126
Anyone have experience or tips for using the Virtual XP with a DAD? Sorry if this has been covered already.
I presume I'll need to beat the April 16 XP shutdown to install XP SP3 and get any updates.
vic
Edit: The DAD unit will only work on NAS aka NAFTA T1N Sprinters (2001 - 2006 MY). It will not work at all on NCV3 models.
I just ordered the D630 with Windows 7 Professional because it reportedly supports XP where Windows 7 Home Premium doesn't.
Some information.
Windows 7 Home Premium vs Windows 7 Professional
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/386085/windows_7_home_premium_vs_windows_7_professional/?pp=2
Windows XP Mode
Home Premium: No
Professional: Yes
This feature allows users to install Microsoft’s Virtual PC application and then install and run a complete fully licensed version of Windows XP SP3 from within the virtual PC environment.
This feature was originally developed for businesses to migrate from Windows XP to Windows 7, and give them an environment from which to continue using any older non–Windows 7 compatible software.
It is not suitable for applications which require 3D graphics or hardware accelerated sound, so gaming or even using your old TV tuner to watch TV are definite no-nos
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Dell Latitude D630 Intel Core 2 Duo 2GB Memory 80GB HDD 14.1" Notebook Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (Off-Lease) - RB-825633377820
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8883113&sku=JOS-102314126
Anyone have experience or tips for using the Virtual XP with a DAD? Sorry if this has been covered already.
I presume I'll need to beat the April 16 XP shutdown to install XP SP3 and get any updates.
vic
Edit: The DAD unit will only work on NAS aka NAFTA T1N Sprinters (2001 - 2006 MY). It will not work at all on NCV3 models.
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