Warning! for those upgrading from xp to 7

**Capt.Jack Sparrow** · 19 Jul 2011

Windows Sniper said:

Dodge, The reason that the OS Windows 7 was Shipped with a minimum Requirements was to ensure that users read what there computer was supposed to be running as a MINIMUM of hardware.

If you did not check the MINIMUM Requirements then that was your fault to be honest,

also there is no problem with the Pentium 4, I had Windows 7 Home Running on an old Celeron D and Pentium 4 Before i upgraded to my current version, and it ran with few problems.

You cannot blame others for ingnorance to even check the system requirements, thats like buying a Pc game and running it on a Mac, It has to be compatible.

Hello there!

Upgrade is always a bad idea in my opinion. A clean install would do the trick also since it's an old PC most Windows itself find most of the drivers. I don't have a Pentium but my desktop is AMD Athlon X2 3600+ and 1GB RAM which runs fine.

Hope this helps!

Solarstarshines · 19 Jul 2011

Windows Sniper said:

Dodge, The reason that the OS Windows 7 was Shipped with a minimum Requirements was to ensure that users read what there computer was supposed to be running as a MINIMUM of hardware.

If you did not check the MINIMUM Requirements then that was your fault to be honest,

also there is no problem with the Pentium 4, I had Windows 7 Home Running on an old Celeron D and Pentium 4 Before i upgraded to my current version, and it ran with few problems.

You cannot blame others for ingnorance to even check the system requirements, thats like buying a Pc game and running it on a Mac, It has to be compatible.

So true....+++5 on that

Britton30 · 19 Jul 2011

If this was a change from XP, it had to be a clean install.

Sounds like OP has multiple issues. Be more specific Dodge2461 and someone will be happy to help you sort it out.

I have Win7 Ultimate on a 6yr old HP running an Athlon64 X2, 2GB RAM and it runs fine. I did get a graphics card so it handles Aero well.

seavixen32 · 19 Jul 2011

Clean install every time is the way to go without a doubt.

Without wishing to be impolite to the OP, a rant will just put people off from replying.

Tell us exactly what your problems are and you'll get help thrown at you by the bucketload by some very knowledgeable people.

gregrocker · 19 Jul 2011

Pentium 4's can run 7 fine, providing you have enough RAM as LiquidSnak deftly points out. It will beg with 512mb to the point you can't run AV or gadgets, but 1gb seems to be the hump. 2gb will make it whistle while it works if you stick with 32 bit..

But remember they're getting old so be good to your processor and clean out its heatsink and all other case dust, repaste it if necessary. I have several running for over ten years - one 24/7 - and they respond well to cleaning and maintenance if it's done with great care.

MacGyvr · 19 Jul 2011

Windows Sniper said:

MacGyvr said:

Dodge2461 said:

You're computer is most likely running a pentium 4. When I upgraded, It took four hours to load because it is outdated. It runs unbearably slow and freezes at spots. My friend owns a business and had to upgrade a guys software from xp to 7. He ended up giving the guy his money back because it ran so slow. Be prepared to spend south of 400 bucks to upgrade

Seconding that....Windows 7 runs GREAT on a Pentium 4.

Sarcasm or you didnt read the Post Properly?

I was actually seconding your post. Guess I clicked on the wrong one.

MacGyvr · 19 Jul 2011

Windows Sniper said:

Dodge, The reason that the OS Windows 7 was Shipped with a minimum Requirements was to ensure that users read what there computer was supposed to be running as a MINIMUM of hardware.

If you did not check the MINIMUM Requirements then that was your fault to be honest,

also there is no problem with the Pentium 4, I had Windows 7 Home Running on an old Celeron D and Pentium 4 Before i upgraded to my current version, and it ran with few problems.

You cannot blame others for ingnorance to even check the system requirements, thats like buying a Pc game and running it on a Mac, It has to be compatible.

Seconding that....Windows 7 runs GREAT on a Pentium 4.

Windows Sniper · 23 Jul 2011

Capt.Jack Sparrow said:

Windows Sniper said:

Dodge, The reason that the OS Windows 7 was Shipped with a minimum Requirements was to ensure that users read what there computer was supposed to be running as a MINIMUM of hardware.

If you did not check the MINIMUM Requirements then that was your fault to be honest,

also there is no problem with the Pentium 4, I had Windows 7 Home Running on an old Celeron D and Pentium 4 Before i upgraded to my current version, and it ran with few problems.

You cannot blame others for ingnorance to even check the system requirements, thats like buying a Pc game and running it on a Mac, It has to be compatible.

Hello there!

Upgrade is always a bad idea in my opinion. A clean install would do the trick also since it's an old PC most Windows itself find most of the drivers. I don't have a Pentium but my desktop is AMD Athlon X2 3600+ and 1GB RAM which runs fine.

Hope this helps!

Haha you think i did an upgrade from Xp to Windows 7?

Because i said i upgraded from it does not imply i did a software upgrade, i actually did a custom install to home then an upgrade to ultimate...

Also i Upgraded the Hardware to what i now have

Solarstarshines said:

Windows Sniper said:

Dodge, The reason that the OS Windows 7 was Shipped with a minimum Requirements was to ensure that users read what there computer was supposed to be running as a MINIMUM of hardware.

If you did not check the MINIMUM Requirements then that was your fault to be honest,

also there is no problem with the Pentium 4, I had Windows 7 Home Running on an old Celeron D and Pentium 4 Before i upgraded to my current version, and it ran with few problems.

You cannot blame others for ingnorance to even check the system requirements, thats like buying a Pc game and running it on a Mac, It has to be compatible.

So true....+++5 on that

Cheers Matey

MacGyvr said:

Windows Sniper said:

Dodge, The reason that the OS Windows 7 was Shipped with a minimum Requirements was to ensure that users read what there computer was supposed to be running as a MINIMUM of hardware.

If you did not check the MINIMUM Requirements then that was your fault to be honest,

also there is no problem with the Pentium 4, I had Windows 7 Home Running on an old Celeron D and Pentium 4 Before i upgraded to my current version, and it ran with few problems.

You cannot blame others for ingnorance to even check the system requirements, thats like buying a Pc game and running it on a Mac, It has to be compatible.

Seconding that....Windows 7 runs GREAT on a Pentium 4.

Ahh no problems, Just got a bit confused as your a senior member and it seemed like you was being sarcastic

Nice to Know you agree though Thanks

PwnFrnzy · 23 Jul 2011

I have an old system running Windows 7:

AMD Athlon XP +2400 (2.0Ghz)
1GB DDR RAM @ 133MHz
128MB 64-Bit GeForce 6200 Graphics Card
x1 500GB PATA HDD
x1 150GB PATA HDD

If you think that Pentium 4 was hurting, think again.

BTW, the poor ol' Athon XP generates a lot of heat, great for the winter.

XenX · 24 Jul 2011

U can run 7 starter if it's a old/low-end pc.