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Installing Windows 7 on Compaq Presario 5320

  • 20-12-2009 9:17pm
    #1
    CyberDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭


    I am thinking of installing Windows 7 on a Compaq Presario 5320 (my parents computer). Is it advisable to do so or will it even work? Thanks.


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  • #2
    Capt'n Midnight
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    If it is running Vista then Windows 7 will work.

    if the only reason is to speed up vista then check the tweaks on the the stickies


    how much ram

    what speed is it

    If its' running XP it won't get faster and if it's an early XP it'; won't run at all

    if its; running 2000 or lower then it probably won't run 7


  • #3
    CyberDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭CyberDave


    1.5-GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB hard drive

    It's pretty old, so I reckon it's prob one of the earlier versions of XP.


  • #4
    Rambo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 811 ✭✭✭Rambo


    CyberDave wrote: »
    1.5-GHz Pentium 4, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB hard drive

    It's pretty old, so I reckon it's prob one of the earlier versions of XP.

    Needs more Ram for windows 7 1GB
    http://windows.microsoft.com/systemrequirements

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/downloads/upgrade-advisor


  • #5
    Biggins
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    I installed Win 7 on 2 old machines running 512mb ram without any problems whatsoever.
    Worked absolutely fine. Installing it on a third and have no worries.


  • #6
    CyberDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭CyberDave


    Oh well, I'll just reinstall XP again then. Thanks.


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  • #7
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    The worst that can happen IF it won't install, is that you have to take a few minutes to format again - if necessary at all.


  • #8
    Capt'n Midnight
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    Biggins wrote: »
    I installed Win 7 on 2 old machines running 512mb ram without any problems whatsoever.
    Worked absolutely fine. Installing it on a third and have no worries.
    TBH a copy of Windows 7 is probably worth more than a PC with just 512MB RAM

    Tweaking and adding RAM or buying a second hand PC might be more worthwhile than sticking windows 7 on a 5 year old machine


  • #9
    CyberDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭CyberDave


    Capt'n Midnight wrote: »
    TBH a copy of Windows 7 is probably worth more than a PC with just 512MB RAM

    Tweaking and adding RAM or buying a second hand PC might be more worthwhile than sticking windows 7 on a 5 year old machine

    I already have a copy of Windows 7 that came with my sisters new PC.


  • #10
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,563 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    CyberDave wrote: »
    I already have a copy of Windows 7 that came with my sisters new PC.
    That copy is licensed ONLY for your sisters new pc

    OEM software is not transferable to any other PC.

    please read the charter about software you have licenses for


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