Coding Setup OS

Alukeiv · 06-18-2014, 11:32 AM

Just starting my foray into coding my 09 335i, and am setting up a dedicated laptop for my coding needs. What is the optimal operating system to install? Any advantages or disadvantages for XP, Win7 or even Win8? Thx in advance!

wildcatcrazy · 06-19-2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Alukeiv

Just starting my foray into coding my 09 335i, and am setting up a dedicated laptop for my coding needs. What is the optimal operating system to install? Any advantages or disadvantages for XP, Win7 or even Win8? Thx in advance!

I think XP is optimal, but I am running Windows 7 32 bit without any operating issues. The only thing is 32 bit doesn't read/utilize all 4GB of RAM. It only reads 2.9 something. However, I have yet to see any performance issues due that.

bimmerdavid · 06-19-2014, 11:46 AM

I'm running Win 7 with no issues. Win XP has it's flaws now that it's out of support.

PichaDis11 · 06-20-2014, 09:42 AM

I've coded my car with OS Xp through Windows 8. Doubt you'll have an issue.

Alukeiv · 06-21-2014, 10:35 AM

Thank you all! I'm moving forward with a fresh Win7 install then.

pharoh · 06-23-2014, 03:13 PM

Picha, were any of these 64 bit OS'es or all 32 bit?

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PichaDis11 Colonel 296 Rep 2,214 Posts Drives: E90 N52 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	I've coded my car with OS Xp through Windows 8. Doubt you'll have an issue. __________________ Retrofits: 322, 609, 6FL, 6NR, 6VC, 2TB.. Upgrades: Bilstein B8 Eibach Spring kit
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pharoh Private 3 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (4)	Picha, were any of these 64 bit OS'es or all 32 bit?
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