I just bought the 120gb version and then noticed on the samsung website that it is windows vista and later compatable. I'm running XP Pro, options?
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Hello Frary, You don't have many options here. There are 2 different streams of information to your case. 1- Windows XP is not designed to deal with such technology. If you want to insist, you can try and make a clean installation of XP Pro on SSD (boot, format then install with CD); then, if you succeed, make sure to install a program to verify your partitions' alignment (e.g Paragon Alignment Tool 2.0), deactivate Prefetch, auto-defrag and disk indexing service. Note that you will not have any benefit of SSD in windows XP, it will act like a normal HDD with a shorted life span. 2- XP will fully accept SSD with no problems. I doubt a little of (2), but is up to you. You can try reading at http://forums.hexus.net/storage/242285-ssd-windows-xp-pro.html for more information. Cheers.
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If your Computer hardware supports the SSD's SATA requirements, than I would imagine that your OS will run the SSD, but maybe not at optimum Samsung design. Not everything is plug n play to the point that you just plug it in and watch TV. Always have a backup and a backup plan, no matter what you do, you can lose it all in one action. Good luck. P.S. - My Samsung 120gb SSD rocks.
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If you are running the default windows install, it has another partition of about 24GB for recovery and swap and things like that, so that's your 104GB. The rest of the 35GB I assume is all the files that windows needs to work, all the applications and overhead. Don't forget there is a microsd slot, that's another 64GB for $50.
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Just checked the box it says good for WinXP (SP3), Vista (SP1)/7/8 and that's quoted in system requirements. Hope this helps.
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i was using windows vista 7 and it was working fine i upgraded to windows 8 and its still working fine, dont know if it was because I'd already downloaded it, but the only way to know is to try.
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The one I bought came with XP Pro, that's why I bought it. That was a while ago, though. May have changed by now?
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Well Windows 8 is preinstalled, and of course a bunch of Samsung bloatware comes with that. Nothing really useful, I ended up deleting the vast majority of the stock apps/programs.
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Yes, I'm currently using it with Windows Vista. I had no problems with installation.
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I doubt it. In the system requirements, under OS it only says Windows XP and Windows Vista.
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My buddy has Windows 8 and Samsung or Microsoft is telling him he waited too long to upgrade, so their may be a time limit depending on who built your unit.
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You may need to do some investigation searching "VuPoint FS-C1-VP" You will see a number for sale. Search through and request info on the S/W where you will find it will only currently work on Win - XP machines. The company has no drivers for other machines like Vista, Win-7 and Win-8. I'd love to get a driver to support a newer machine. I've been nursing the old XP along for several years and itr is coming close to its end. You can find the S/W and the carriers for negs. and slides. Good luck.
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I've got Vista on my laptop, and my 4 gb nano works just as well as it does on my desktop's Windows XP. You shouldn't have any problems.
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I too have Windows Vista and am anxious to find out which- if any players are compatible with it. I have about decided on a Creative Zen V or plus and found one at SecureMart.com for $81.00. I hope someone can answer this for us. Ok- I kept searching and I think I will go with YES! Based on......the Vista Compatible site they listed the Creative M something or other that has 30 and 60 Gb for $299.00. I looked at the requirements and they are exactly the same as the Zen V plus. Does this make sense to anyone but me?
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I tried to use it with XP. Did not have success. Even contacted Fujitsu for help as it should have worked with XP. But I was trying to use it through an EHR program that was probably interfering with it. Had to send it back. The Fujitsu website will probably answer your questions about it working with Vista. Good luck.
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I have Windows XP, and it works fine. The packaging doesn't specify the operating systems with which it is compatible. I'm sorry that I can't be more helpful.
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I updated my Dell Vista PC to Windows 8 and it works great ! Not sure if it is compatible with Vista though.
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I use Windows 7 Ultimate - 64 bit.But any version of Windows 7 will be great.I loved my Windows XP Professional version. But Win7 rocks! I mean it .....Windows Vista sucks. It always has from the get-go. I went from XP straight to Win7 and never lookin' back.I even prefer Win7 to Win8. Win8 is like a smartphone system.This LG drive works super great & I know it will for years to come. It's very quiet.I got it solely for it's Lightscribe ability. I already had the Lightscribe software, so this was a perfect choice.It actually was THE ONLY place I could find a SATA connected CD/DVD drive that ALSO has thecapability to burn images on the top side of the disc's with Lightscribe burning technology. I still highly rec' this item. I use Windows 7 Ultimate - 64 bit.But any version of Windows 7 will be great.I loved my Windows XP Professional version. But Win7 rocks! I mean it .....Windows Vista sucks. It always has from the get-go. I went from XP straight to Win7 and never lookin' back.I even prefer Win7 to Win8. Win8 is like a smartphone system.This LG drive works super great & I know it will for years to come. It's very quiet.I got it solely for it's Lightscribe ability. I already had the Lightscribe software, so this was a perfect choice.It actually was THE ONLY place... » Read More I use Windows 7 Ultimate - 64 bit.But any version of Windows 7 will be great.I loved my Windows XP Professional version. But Win7 rocks! I mean it .....Windows Vista sucks. It always has from the get-go. I went from XP straight to Win7 and never lookin' back.I even prefer Win7 to Win8. Win8 is like a smartphone system.This LG drive works super great & I know it will for years to come. It's very quiet.I got it solely for it's Lightscribe ability. I already had the Lightscribe software, so this was a perfect choice.It actually was THE ONLY place I could find a SATA connected CD/DVD drive that ALSO has thecapability to burn images on the top side of the disc's with Lightscribe burning technology. I still highly rec' this item. « Show Less
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I held off a long time for the same reason. Rest assured, Vista 64 compatibility was added with the the Power Pack 1 (think SP 1) which also corrected the data corruption problem and added other features. Note, it is a pain as you have to first install from a 32-bit operating system before you can install under Vista 64-bit. In other words, I had to connect my girlfriend's laptop with Vista 32 and start the install before I could ultimately connect my Vista 64 desktop to the EX470. It does work though and I love this product. I'm backing-up automatically, set up a photo share for my friends to access, can trade files with friends and serve all my music / video files to my Xbox 360s over powerline ethernet adapters. I recommend upgrading memory from 512mb to 2gb (HP has lifted warranty restriction against this).