Windows XP on an X200
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:27 am
Is there a way to run Windows XP on an X200 ?
Maurizio
Maurizio
Why not?
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... 70476.html
XP drivers exist for nearly everything.
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 4:43 am
Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2008 8:50 am
Should run VERY well. I am running Xp on my 301 and would have it no other way.
Re: Windows XP on an X200
Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:55 am
I ordered mine that way. No notable problems.maurizio.dececco wrote:Is there a way to run Windows XP on an X200 ?
Maurizio
Dave
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 4:15 pm
Mine arrived with Vista Business 64bit (I requested it that way, because I wanted 4 GB of RAM).
That was a big mistake. Vista is a terrible OS: it's slow, it's blotted, and it crashed my machined a few times.
I downgraded to XP Pro SP2 (with the recovery CDs the computer came with) and I haven't looked back. Everything just works, and my machine is now what it should have been: a fast reliable computer
Mind you that I lost 1GB of RAM because of the 32bit OS, but it's all right. I'm happier and more productive now with XP Pro.
That was a big mistake. Vista is a terrible OS: it's slow, it's blotted, and it crashed my machined a few times.
I downgraded to XP Pro SP2 (with the recovery CDs the computer came with) and I haven't looked back. Everything just works, and my machine is now what it should have been: a fast reliable computer
Mind you that I lost 1GB of RAM because of the 32bit OS, but it's all right. I'm happier and more productive now with XP Pro.
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 4:41 pm
Your machine have most probably crashed due to the Lenovo preloaded software than due to Vista x64 itself 
If you had done a fresh install of Vista x64 (actually, one shouldn´t have to), you would have been surprised how well it would have run. Believe me, Vista is not that slow at all, but I agree that it is somewhat bloated and what I mostly don´t like about it is that it takes up so much hard disk space 
(compared to XP or Linux). You can get your one GB RAM back, if you install XP 64bit...
Just my 2 cents
Marin
If you had done a fresh install of Vista x64 (actually, one shouldn´t have to), you would have been surprised how well it would have run. Believe me, Vista is not that slow at all, but I agree that it is somewhat bloated and what I mostly don´t like about it is that it takes up so much hard disk space (compared to XP or Linux). You can get your one GB RAM back, if you install XP 64bit...Just my 2 cents
Marin
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 4:54 pm
I don't know, Marin85. I tried everything: I optimized the UI as much as I could and everything was so sticky. It's hard to explain, but comparing my current XP setup and Vista, it's miles apart.
With Vista I never felt productive, as I had to wait that extra 0.5 sec to do anything.
I may try XP64bit sometime. For now, I'll stick with what's working. Every time I need to setup a new OS I sped 2 hours to get everything I need on it. It's such a waste of time.
With Vista I never felt productive, as I had to wait that extra 0.5 sec to do anything.
I may try XP64bit sometime. For now, I'll stick with what's working. Every time I need to setup a new OS I sped 2 hours to get everything I need on it. It's such a waste of time.
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 2:38 pm
i am running a student xp edition, customized by nlite and its blazingly fast:
shutdown in 8-9 secs ( not hybernating anymore )
boot to useable desktop in 10 secs
greetz
shutdown in 8-9 secs ( not hybernating anymore
)boot to useable desktop in 10 secs
greetz
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 2:51 pm
It is entirely possible to run a Lenovo Vista machine out of the box with out crashing. I do it myself, and on different machines, so it is more likely user applications added and other problems. I am not saying that one should use the preload or any other applications, merely that the preload doesn't crash in my experience. ... JDHMarin85 wrote:Your machine have most probably crashed due to the Lenovo preloaded software than due to Vista x64 itself
Marin