Windows 7: Dell Studio 1535 Drivers!

bitquestion · 29 Nov 2009

Hello everyone!

Could you please help me with the following:
Ive got a Dell Studio 1535 running Windows Vista.
I want to upgrade to Windows 7, used the Upgrade Advisor, no problem.
The only thing I need before I want to install Win 7 are the drivers.
HOWEVER Dell hasnt got any drivers suitable for my PC!
When I go to the download page, it only gives 2 options:
-> Windows Vista 32 bit
-> Windows Vista 64 bit
What am I to do?
I really want to upgrade, but if the drivers are missing, my PC wont work!
Do the vista drivers work for 7 as well???
Please help me!

Dwarf · 29 Nov 2009

In most cases, Vista drivers will work for Windows 7 as well. However, you might like to try a clean installation - the DVD contains many more drivers than the one for Vista, and you might not actually need any others.

Adrian · 29 Nov 2009

Depending on which version of Windows 7 you want to install. If you decide to go w/64 bit you will need to do a complete install under the custom option due to the fact that you are upgrading from native 32 bit. As far as drivers go, we have been testing OS 7 for months and years and the driver issue has been resolved by most OEm's including Dell. Plus we will be here 4U if you need us.

Adrian · 29 Nov 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Dwarf

In most cases, Vista drivers will work for Windows 7 as well. However, you might like to try a clean installation - the DVD contains many more drivers than the one for Vista, and you might not actually need any others.

Where did you get that ridiculous Penguin Suit?

Dave76 · 29 Nov 2009

I think you'll be fine.
Are you installing Windows 7 64bit?
I would suggest it as you have 4GB RAM.

When I install Windows 7 64bit from Vista 32bit on my Dell Inspiron 530, there were no driver issues, all were loaded during the install.
Also, on my Dell Studio 1737, from Vista 64bit. Same on my Acer desktop (3 years old) from Vista 32bit and my sons Toshiba laptop from Vista 32bit.
No issues with any of them.

If there are any problems the Vista drivers will work just fine.

bitquestion · 29 Nov 2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Dave76

I think you'll be fine.
Are you installing Windows 7 64bit?
I would suggest it as you have 4GB RAM.

When I install Windows 7 64bit from Vista 32bit on my Dell Inspiron 530, there were no driver issues, all were loaded during the install.
Also, on my Dell Studio 1737, from Vista 64bit. Same on my Acer desktop (3 years old) from Vista 32bit and my sons Toshiba laptop from Vista 32bit.
No issues with any of them.

If there are any problems the Vista drivers will work just fine.

Pfew, thats good news

I were almost thinking I couldnt upgrade because there were no drivers available!
And yes, I want to upgrade from 32 bit to 64

So i need a clean installation.
Its still strange that my Studio 1535 isnt on the list of Windows 7 capable PC's.
Whereas the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor finds no problems
Thanks a lot!

Dave76 · 30 Nov 2009

My inspiron 530 isn't listed with Dell for Windows 7 either

But the Studio 1737 is but, it came out after I installed Windows 7.

Windows 7 is very good with drivers.

Let us know how the installation goes for you, and if you have any other questions.

Helvet · 19 May 2010

Hey guys! i've installed win 7, and my Webcam Central doesn't works at all.. I can just take photos but no video recordings.. and i can't chage settings of it.. There is some note; "Please install driver from your Dell Drivers & Utilities Cd".. but i've installeed it.. Maybe the reason is win 7? i've searched in web for drivers but all the same.. Could anyone help me,..?
btw, Windows 7 32 Bit..

fishnbanjo · 19 May 2010

Quote: Originally Posted by Helvet

Hey guys! i've installed win 7, and my Webcam Central doesn't works at all.. I can just take photos but no video recordings.. and i can't chage settings of it.. There is some note; "Please install driver from your Dell Drivers & Utilities Cd".. but i've installeed it.. Maybe the reason is win 7? i've searched in web for drivers but all the same.. Could anyone help me,..?
btw, Windows 7 32 Bit..

According to DELL here is what you need to do:

Verify that device manager recognizes the camera.
Then uninstall the camera.
Allow the device manager to search for new devices, it will recognize the camera and reinstall drivers.
Downloaded a new version of Dell Webcam manager.

The new version can be found here. Drivers and Downloads
Hope this helps.

Helvet · 19 May 2010

omg, i'm trying to sign in Dell site but there's; "Registration is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."...

i've tried to register for 10 times, and it's still unavailable

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