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I understand Core 2 Duo is a 64 bits CPU, can I install Windows XP 64 or Windows Server 2003 64 or Windows Vista 64 ?, thanks

Yes.

Now, drivers might be an entirely different question

i think the IBM driver still no compatible with it

gunston wrote:i think the IBM driver still no compatible with it

Are they compatible with Windows XP Professinoal x64 ?, thanks

I have heard of Win XP Pro 64 working on a Compaq laptop so you will get the basic Windows functionality and since there is a 32 bit mode within 64 bit you will get most of the ThinkVantage working as well.

I am currently looking for the Verizon EVDO built-in WWAN 64-bit driver, but I think the remainder should basically work.

dfumento wrote:I have heard of Win XP Pro 64 working on a Compaq laptop so you will get the basic Windows functionality and since there is a 32 bit mode within 64 bit you will get most of the ThinkVantage working as well.

I am currently looking for the Verizon EVDO built-in WWAN 64-bit driver, but I think the remainder should basically work.

I just spoke with IBM/Lenovo support technician and he told me the Core 2 Duo it is NOT compatibe with Windows XP Professional x64 ?, is that true ?, I understood Core 2 Duo is x64, any comments, thanks

brosen wrote: I just spoke with IBM/Lenovo support technician and he told me the Core 2 Duo it is NOT compatibe with Windows XP Professional x64 ?, is that true ?, I understood Core 2 Duo is x64, any comments, thanks

I wonder if he meant it is not supported by IBM/Lenovo?

smvp6459 wrote:

brosen wrote: I just spoke with IBM/Lenovo support technician and he told me the Core 2 Duo it is NOT compatibe with Windows XP Professional x64 ?, is that true ?, I understood Core 2 Duo is x64, any comments, thanks

I wonder if he meant it is not supported by IBM/Lenovo?

No, he told me it will not work.

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=32273

If you read at the bottom you will see the report of a person with a Core 2 Duo Compaq running Win XP Pro 64.

When these people tell you it will not work, get it in writing. Then I can send it on to people that I know that will correct him/her. If you ask for it in writing, they should be careful to check before committing themselves.