Thread: Windows 7 help!

Can I run Windows 7 smooth without any problem?

Here's my config..
Intel D845GLVA motherboard
1 GB DDR RAM (2 X 512MB)
INTEL PENTIUM 4 (1.8 GHz)
120 GB SEAGATE HARD DRIVE
No Graphics Card (onboard 64MB Intel Extreme Graphics)
Asus DVD Drive.

Please tell Can I run Windows 7 without problem?

Windows 7 will run fine, but not in its full glory(especially the Aero theme). I do recommend to upgrade your RAM to 2GB if possible.
Windows 7 system requirements - Microsoft Windows

You will be able Windows 7 but there will be runtime issues.

a) Motherboard: OK. I suspect that it does not support USB 2.0.
b) Memory: Just about OK. Win 7 will run but for good performance you should have at least 2 GB.
c) Processor: Will be loaded but not overloaded.
d) HDD: OK.
e) Onboard graphics: Fine as long as you are not playing intesive graphics games.
f) DVD drive: does not matter.

On the whole, I will advise you to stay with XP till you upgrade.

Download windows 7 upgrade advisor, it will tell you which version of windows 7 is suitable for you.
Download details: Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

Originally Posted by just4kix

You will be able Windows 7 but there will be runtime issues.

a) Motherboard: OK. I suspect that it does not support USB 2.0.
b) Memory: Just about OK. Win 7 will run but for good performance you should have at least 2 GB.
c) Processor: Will be loaded but not overloaded.
d) HDD: OK.
e) Onboard graphics: Fine as long as you are not playing intesive graphics games.
f) DVD drive: does not matter.

On the whole, I will advise you to stay with XP till you upgrade.

My motherboard supports USB 2.0

If you are thinking of changing to Windows 7, try installing a 30 days trial version first. You can find trial version download links in www.mydigitallife.info website.

Not recommended with your current configuration.

I installed Windows 7 Ultimate on my PC today. Itz running preety fast except the Aero theme...
Installation took only 20 minutes and its the Original version..
I will soon upgrade my Pc to enjoy Aero theme..
Have a look at my screenshot.

Originally Posted by prantik123

I installed Windows 7 Ultimate on my PC today. Itz running preety fast except the Aero theme...
Installation took only 20 minutes and its the Original version..
I will soon upgrade my Pc to enjoy Aero theme..
Have a look at my screenshot.
http ://i41.tinypic. com/24eux47.jpg [ remove spaces between words ]

Congrats on a brand new OS. Enjoy!
But please don't overload the CPU by installing unnecessary softwares. As suggested earlier also, if possible please upgrade your RAM.

Originally Posted by Vignesh

Congrats on a brand new OS. Enjoy!
But please don't overload the CPU by installing unnecessary softwares. As suggested earlier also, if possible please upgrade your RAM.

yup I will surely upgrade my CPU to enjoy the Aero theme

Congrats. Windows 7 is a cool OS.

Originally Posted by prantik123

yup I will surely upgrade my CPU to enjoy the Aero theme

Yes,I have also changed my OS from XP to Win7 and it's cool.

I have both. Set up in dual boot.

Why dual boot? you can run win Xp in windows 7

How ? Can you explain please

Originally Posted by meetdilip

How ? Can you explain please

This is called windows XP mode,Win XP will run virtually on windows 7,it's a pretty cool feature.
follow this link..
Windows Virtual PC: Home Page

Thanks. Do we need to install anything ?

Originally Posted by meetdilip

Thanks. Do we need to install anything ?

yes,you need to install three softwares.Just click on download--select your windows 7 OS(32bit or 64 bit)--select language--pass the windows genuine validation test and you're done!just download and install one by one.

Will it work on any PC ? Is there any hardware requirement ?

Originally Posted by meetdilip

Will it work on any PC ? Is there any hardware requirement ?

Earlier if anyone want to install it ,should have a processor with Hardware Visualization Technology,but now anyone can install it.I don't have VT enabled processor but still I can install it.

Thanks Gourab. So nice of you to explain. Rep+

Thanks,always happy to help.

Dual Booting XP and Windows 7 is Far better than running XP from within Windows 7.

Originally Posted by prantik123

Dual Booting XP and Windows 7 is Far better than running XP from within Windows 7.

Reasons please.

Originally Posted by Vignesh

Reasons please.

i agree with him.
its not as comfortable as its to dual boot!

I personally have XP mode in Windows 7 and i don't use it often!

I don't get the real XP joy in it!

u may too try and u would have the same:
http://www.indiabroadband.net/showthread.php?p=279935