I already have a Windows 10 Laptop running ok, but have just been given a similar spec 2.4Ghz i3 HP ProBook 4520s..
Is it possible for me to format and install this laptop as a Windows XP machine?
Would this work with an i3?
I always used XP back in the day with older software, so a dedicated XP laptop would be good for me
Thanks for any help
i3 processor with Windows XP?
Re: i3 processor with Windows XP?
You'd probably be better off using a Virtual Machine such as Oracle VirtualBox on your main PC.
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Re: i3 processor with Windows XP?
Ok thanks, but wanted to avoid all the virtual PC set ups etc
I should explain that i currently have a W10 running on an older
Dell E5500 T9400 2.53 (Core 2 Duo)
And now have a i3 HP ProBook 4520s. (was going to use with XP)
Would it be better to switch these?
So the i3 HP ProBook 4520s, install with W10 and transfer all settings to this,
and use the Dell E5500 T9400 2.53 (Core 2 Duo) as a 2nd XP machine??
Also doing this, could i connect them both together to share files, with a single Ethernet cable) so that all audio files could be swapped back and forth?
And lastly, as I will have 2 laptops and both have a 2nd monitor each, is it possible to use just 1 x Keyboard mouse so that i could switch across all of them?
(I did think about keeping just 1 laptop but apparently any laptop graphics card wont allow 2 monitors VGA and HDMI plus have the laptop screen as a 3rd monitor?)
Hope this makes sense with my current 2 laptop (and a monitor each) set up!!
I should explain that i currently have a W10 running on an older
Dell E5500 T9400 2.53 (Core 2 Duo)
And now have a i3 HP ProBook 4520s. (was going to use with XP)
Would it be better to switch these?
So the i3 HP ProBook 4520s, install with W10 and transfer all settings to this,
and use the Dell E5500 T9400 2.53 (Core 2 Duo) as a 2nd XP machine??
Also doing this, could i connect them both together to share files, with a single Ethernet cable) so that all audio files could be swapped back and forth?
And lastly, as I will have 2 laptops and both have a 2nd monitor each, is it possible to use just 1 x Keyboard mouse so that i could switch across all of them?
(I did think about keeping just 1 laptop but apparently any laptop graphics card wont allow 2 monitors VGA and HDMI plus have the laptop screen as a 3rd monitor?)
Hope this makes sense with my current 2 laptop (and a monitor each) set up!!
Re: i3 processor with Windows XP?
If the i3 has XP drivers then it's viable, but I think you'll fall down at that stage as I doubt anyone has taken time to write them given when XP went legacy, although couldn't hurt to check I guess.
The C2D machine, however, will have XP drivers I'd imagine, so yes, you may have already come to the most viable conclusion with this one.
A single ethernet cable connection needs to be a cross-over cable (not so common, but should be locatable) although if you have a switch/router already in the room, then that'll do it for you, just hook up some regular cat5 and google up how to make them see each other on the network. W7 auto-detects but XP was a lot of manual faffing about, so you'll want a walkthrough for that.
As far as software keyboard and mouse sharing for dual systems goes Synergy is the popular one, although a licence is required. MS has a free one that has done me fine for a while and whilst not quite as fully featured, it's certainly more than worth checking out.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/downloa ... x?id=35460
The C2D machine, however, will have XP drivers I'd imagine, so yes, you may have already come to the most viable conclusion with this one.
A single ethernet cable connection needs to be a cross-over cable (not so common, but should be locatable) although if you have a switch/router already in the room, then that'll do it for you, just hook up some regular cat5 and google up how to make them see each other on the network. W7 auto-detects but XP was a lot of manual faffing about, so you'll want a walkthrough for that.
As far as software keyboard and mouse sharing for dual systems goes Synergy is the popular one, although a licence is required. MS has a free one that has done me fine for a while and whilst not quite as fully featured, it's certainly more than worth checking out.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/downloa ... x?id=35460
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Re: i3 processor with Windows XP?
Just saw that Pete made a very similar post, but since I went to the trouble:
Yes, you should switch computers. You have a much better chance to run XP on the core duo.
Back in the day when hooking up two machines directly via Ethernet, we used a specially wired “crossover” cable. I’m not sure if that is still necessary with modern ports, but you could always use a network switch.
A KVM switch is what you’re after for switching between peripherals. They also make ones that don’t switch video.
https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-2-Port-Sw ... Src=detail
Yes, you should switch computers. You have a much better chance to run XP on the core duo.
Back in the day when hooking up two machines directly via Ethernet, we used a specially wired “crossover” cable. I’m not sure if that is still necessary with modern ports, but you could always use a network switch.
A KVM switch is what you’re after for switching between peripherals. They also make ones that don’t switch video.
https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-2-Port-Sw ... Src=detail
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Re: i3 processor with Windows XP?
I thought modern Ethernet adaptors could do the necessary detecting and switching when connected directly to another computer as part of an ad-hoc network, rendering crossover cables pretty much redundant?
Re: i3 processor with Windows XP?
The Korff wrote:I thought modern Ethernet adaptors could do the necessary detecting and switching when connected directly to another computer as part of an ad-hoc network, rendering crossover cables pretty much redundant?
The XP PC may be too old to offer that functionality.
Re: i3 processor with Windows XP?
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There ^ you go and probably supplied by my old firm so going to be top specc' Mind you I doubt that old HP's NIC is up to 5e speeds?
Can I ask, why XP and not W7? I LOVED XP and still have not mastered W7 but see it was a big step up. I have err, EXPERIENCED W10! Hope I never have to again.
Just occurred to this old brain? Even IF the HP would normally need a X over cable would not the modern machine it is pairing with do the honours? Thus saving a beer?
Dave.
There ^ you go and probably supplied by my old firm so going to be top specc' Mind you I doubt that old HP's NIC is up to 5e speeds?
Can I ask, why XP and not W7? I LOVED XP and still have not mastered W7 but see it was a big step up. I have err, EXPERIENCED W10! Hope I never have to again.
Just occurred to this old brain? Even IF the HP would normally need a X over cable would not the modern machine it is pairing with do the honours? Thus saving a beer?
Dave.
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Re: i3 processor with Windows XP?
Thanks Guys!
Windows XP as this was where i left PC to go to Mac, but still used an older XP machine years ago just as an audio editor etc
I use much older software so XP is fine for me and it will be cut off from the internet world, so it will just be an audio recorder.
I just wanted a PC on XP that was simple and I just got things done on, instead of 45000 VST's, updates, tweaks, etc
Windows XP as this was where i left PC to go to Mac, but still used an older XP machine years ago just as an audio editor etc
I use much older software so XP is fine for me and it will be cut off from the internet world, so it will just be an audio recorder.
I just wanted a PC on XP that was simple and I just got things done on, instead of 45000 VST's, updates, tweaks, etc