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Wanted - Cheap Laptop with Windows XP

Discussion in 'WANTED' started by kiffsta, Oct 19, 2014.

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  1. kiffsta

    kiffsta Senior Member

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    I am chasing a cheap laptop with windows XP, I use it with my Vinyl cutter as there is no Windows 7 or 8 support for the software.

    Battery life not important, just needs to run XP and have 4 gig of ram, screen size - smaller the better for me

    Chris
     
    kiffsta, Oct 19, 2014
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    I have a mate who has few laptops will ask
     
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    two other options, get a Vista licensed Compaq/HP/Dell/IBM which can be legally downgraded - I can send you a copy of a Dell xp service pack 3 install CD - you'll need an actual activation key which can be found on old machine bound for the scrap heap

    second option put virtualbox on a Mac/Linux box or laptop and run xp that way - same install as above

    peace out
     
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    I have a few spare laptops too but postage to Brisbane could be a killer!
     
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    Ask @Linkin he found me a cheap Lenovo with XP on it - I use it all the time...
     
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    Postage would be ok, it's only about $18???
     
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    Chris, if the only problem is the driver, think about Virtual PC. It's free, and you can emulate XP on your PC. No need for extra hardware, which is a bonus.
     
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    thanks for the ideas lads, Im in IT and I know the tips and tricks with software emulation, the issue is I have some cutting software that wont run on anything higher than XP, I downloaded a demo suite today from the web and it works on Windows 8, I just have to part with hard earned and buy it
     
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    If you want to dual boot and can get a copy of XP I'm pretty sure I have some keys lying around you could use (genuine). PM me if that's the way you decide to go.
     
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