Can my computer, Hp Vectra VL400, run Windows 7?

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  1. Posts : 100
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit/Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
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    Can my computer, Hp Vectra VL400, run Windows 7?


    Ok, so i need to install Windows 7 to stress the processor.

    Specs:
    Model: HP Vectra VL400 DT
    Processor: PIII ~866MHz
    RAM: 1GB
    Video: Intel 82815 graphics controller
    Audio: Intel AC'97 integrated audio
    Network: 3Com 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet controller.
    HD: 40 GB WD IDE.

    This computer comes from 1999-2000 era.
    The graphics controller is MAX=1280x1024, 24bit colours.
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  2. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #2
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  3. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #3

    You might find the Link below Interesting ....


    Windows 7 min. system requirements
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  4. Posts : 100
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit/Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I don't have an OS at the moment. When I got the computer, it ran Windows XP. Pretty good performance. Also, this computer has an DVD-RW drive.
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  5. Posts : 100
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit/Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks Maxie!

    I figured out, that it WILL work with Pentium 3.
    But i'm saying about the graphics controller. 24 bit?!
    Will I not get any BSOD's during install?
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  6. Posts : 562
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #6

    figured out, that it WILL work with Pentium 3.
    But i'm saying about the graphics controller. 24 bit?!

    "Windows 7" may install and work on your system but the graphics is not going to be supported."Intel 82815 graphics controller" will only work in "Standard VGA Adapter" mode and most probably videos will play like in slow motion pictures. You can try 7 on your PC just for fun but not for every day use.
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  7. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #7

    You won`t know until you try

    Good Luck

    You don`t need to install windows 7 to stress a cpu.
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  8. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #8

    Yes i would stick with xp ... You could try Compatibility mode for the Graphics ... Still it would be just to slow ..
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  9. Posts : 100
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit/Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    I am installing just for fun.
    I think, that my processor in windows 7 system properties will look like this:
    x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 6

    EDIT: R.I.P. Oldest "Dinosaur" Running Win7
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  10.    #10

    Be sure to right away after install go to Computer>Properties>Advanced Settings>Performance Settings to uncheck all animation, sliding, fading, dragging intact and Selection Rectangle. These are the real resource hogs that I edit out on all low-resource PC's to no noticeable effect.

    Other tips and tricks to get and keep a perfect install are compiled in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

    You'll not be able to Hibernate or Sleep with Standard VGA display driver. But you might be able to get the XP driver to install in XP SP3 Compatibility Mode which would resolve this.
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