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Windows 7 on an old Compaq Evo ?

  • 03-08-2011 10:51PM
    #1
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,997 ✭✭✭


    Anyone tried this ?
    It'd be a P4 1.5Ghz with 1GB RAM, only needed for browsing and light work ?

    Am I crazy ?


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  • #2
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    You machine would just about satisfy Microsoft's usually optimistic minimum specs.


  • #3
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 96,074 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    you would need a valid windows 7 license which would be worth far more than the machine


  • #4
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,997 ✭✭✭long_b


    Both true folks, I was just wondering if someone had done it.
    The bare CPU and RAM figures seem to be close to a netbook I have that runs 7 fine, although the bits in the netbook would be more up to date - I'm thinking faster RAM ? Would that make a big difference ?


  • #5
    lomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭lomb


    What about this bit -DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver?

    A student upgrade is available for under 50 to win 7 pro.

    I thought of upgrading some basic windows xp machines to 7 to enable password protected file sharing but ditched the idea so I ve no idea if it would work or not. Why slow your pc down with 7, xp would run much faster anyway?


  • #6
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,997 ✭✭✭long_b


    Don't have a licence for XP. I just like 7 is all - was going to use it as a mini NAS/media player.
    I know there are Unix based alternatives (FreeNAS or even Xubuntu) but Widows 7 would probably be less hassle and more accessible for the family.


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