Is it a bad idea to install a fresh copy of Windows 7 on an XP system?

Alexander Moore said:

Already found everything here : http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...&lang=en&cc=us

I don't trust CNET very much. CNET is like this big downloads middle-man that often doesn't even have the latest version of stuff. I always try to go to the source whenever possible.

I should download the Win7 x64 version, yes? Since that's what I want.

I tried Windows 8 on a friend's computer once. It's awful. Now way. I'm hopeless navigating that crap.

Historically, Microsoft only get's their shit right on every other attempt. I eagerly await their 9th OS, however I feel that Win8 is all about tablets and touchscreens.

I wasn't suggesting that you download from there, I simply found your system specs there, and posted a link so you could verify them, that's all.

Yes, you'll need the 64-bit version.

Windows 8 is fine once you install Classic Start to bring the start menu back. It then looks
and runs pretty-much the same as Windows 7.

Good luck!

Wenda.

Alexander Moore said:

Honestly, I think between 2 and 4GB. I'm gonna guess you'll say 32 bit is better to install than 64? I didn't think it'd really matter performance-wise except in systems that have enough power (memory etc) that there's a different between them. I figured in systems with low memory and hardware it won't really matter. Is there cons to installing x64 software on a low-end system?

Her current Windows version is 64 bit anyway, though.

I can't get into the system because it's filled with crappy Chinese software and viruses and takes 30 minutes to boot up. As-is, it's garbage really.

Oh, now I know why we're not looking at it. lol Yeah, I wouldn't want to touch that either.

If it has 4GB, then 64-bit Windows 7 should be ok. If it has 2 GB, then it might not because then it might present performance problems due to not having enough memory.

*sigh*... so I guess I HAVE TO run this piece of junk and look. Alright, alright...

Seriously, it takes it a good 30 seconds to respond to a right-click.

What's this Classic Start?

I personally despised Windows 8 because of it's tablet looking interface. I just want the plain old look of Windows 7.

Edit: Started it and Chinese spammy crap came up and I can't navigate it since Windows is in Chinese on it. I AM NOT TURNING THAT COMPUTER ON AGAIN. I'm just going to take x64 and test my luck with it.

I'm choosing Windows 7 since the manufacturer only has driver packages up to Win7 Ultimate.

I really dislike how Windows 8 works overall anyway. Everything's moved around and my old way of diagnosing and repairing stuff has all been changed.

Edit 2: Would updating the BIOS be a good idea? I've never updated BIOS before but I know it's a process called "Flashing the BIOS". Any good online tutorials I can follow?

Alexander Moore said:

What's this Classic Start?

I personally despised Windows 8 because of it's tablet looking interface. I just want the plain old look of Windows 7.

Here are some of the following that can make Windows 8 look and feel like Windows 7 for the most part:

• Classic Shell (free)
  
• Classic Start 8 (free)
• StartIsBack (not free, but only a few dollars)
• Start8 by Stardock (not free, only $5)

I think I'm forgetting a few.

Thanks. I'll look into it.

Please see my 2 edits that I added onto my last post.

The non-free software is why I'm a TPB user. As long as I don't have to look at the God-awful comments there...yeesh (EG: GUISE UR ALL ST00P1D IT D03Sn'T woRk ur a n00b lul PLZ SEED)

Updating the BIOS isn't necessary for this.

Anyway, keep us posted on how this is going!

Well it looks like I'm going to have to look elsewhere for the drivers since the HP website is giving me "Service Unavailable" errors. I was afraid they might be like this since they're supposed to be slowly leaving the computer industry (they are still doing that, right?).

I'll keep you posted.

Yeah, that server took several minutes to finally show me the page you linked where you select the operating system. I would try again later.

Alexander Moore said:

Honestly, I think between 2 and 4GB. I'm gonna guess you'll say 32 bit is better to install than 64? I didn't think it'd really matter performance-wise except in systems that have enough power (memory etc) that there's a difference between them. I figured in systems with low memory and hardware it won't really matter. Is there cons to installing x64 software on a low-end system?

Her current Windows version is 64 bit anyway, though.

I can't get into the system because it's filled with crappy Chinese software and viruses and takes 30 minutes to boot up. As-is, it's garbage really.

Hi there
remember older computers might not be 64 bit capable.

Cheers
jimbo