csweatherston
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Registered: 16th Jan 06
Location: Devon
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Hi.
Currently im running windows 7 HP (x64)...
However, ive got some software which only runs in 32bit.
Win7 pro or ultimate comes with xp mode.. from what i gather its a 32bit compatability mode.
Whats the cheapest way of upgrading to pro or ultimate?
legally.
or is there any standalone software which will allow me to run 32software?
cheers
Callum
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Dom
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Registered: 13th Sep 03
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You can get upgrades but they aren't cheap, i think the Ultimate 7 upgrade is around £100 (Retail copy is £150, Prof. is around £120).
If the software isn't too demanding you could always run XP in a virtual machine (allows you to run another OS on your desktop), using a virtual host like VMWare or Virtual Box (which is free). Piss easy to get going - install the host, then setup a new VM (Virtual Machine), insert your XP cd and go through the installation.
Obviously you can just get a dodge copy of Win 7 etc.
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csweatherston
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Registered: 16th Jan 06
Location: Devon
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My win 7hp, is already an upgrade from vista which was around 100 sheets iirc.
Was hoping there would be a small fee say <£50 to upgrade to pro 
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