Best Windows 7 Edition for my PC

[Naheed]

Firstly - why wud anyone get a P4 in this time when its already obsolete. - just asking. Yes best advice like addram said put XP on it and maybe upgrade ur ram to maximum cpacity. Check how much ram ur motherboard supports and make sure u get the proper ram for it- dont think it can take the new DDR3 onwards for it.

Well my uncle was actually moving from his old house and I didnt have a desktop PC at home so he told me I can keep it for now and buy a new one later. So it is old and used and I will be using it temporary just for about 5 to 6 months or so. So I wanted to know the best version to install..

Well I had the same thing in mind about installing Windows XP in it. How about Windows 7 Starter? Will that work and enhance performance? Any Idea??

Thanks..

 

[logicearth]

Well I had the same thing in mind about installing Windows XP in it. How about Windows 7 Starter?

No. Regardless of which edition you use they all run the same level of performance.

 

[M1GU31]

Best you could do is install xp on it, will run good with xp or change the theme to windows classic.

 

[Naheed]

Well I had the same thing in mind about installing Windows XP in it. How about Windows 7 Starter?

No. Regardless of which edition you use they all run the same level of performance.

Oh ok I thought that would enhance performance because all the features which require lots of memory are disabled in the starter version compared to the other versions. I thought a Starter version is designed to work on slower computers or laptops.

Thanks..

 

[logicearth]

Starter wasn't designed for running on slow computers, it was designed to be a stripped down version merely for price not performance. The extra features in other editions are only there when you run them, if you don't run them they take nothing.

 

[Naheed]

Oh ok I guess I was wrong then.. My bad.. Anyways I guess I have no choice rather installing Windows XP in it to enchance performance. And use it for couple of months and buy a new computer. As its not worth spending money on upgrading memory and other hardware. I will be better of buying a or building a new computer rather than performing upgrades on this one.

Anyways I would like to thank you all for the support. Thank you all and have a wonderful day.. You guys are guys are awesome..

 

[Naheed]

Hi,

Actually I have one more question. Will Windows Easy Transfer work while transfering files and settings from Win7 to WinXp?

 

[AddRAM]

From machine to machine ? From where to where ? Explain. It`s better to backup your data manually.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/11470-windows-easy-transfer-transfer-computers.html

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/3179/migrate-xp-to-windows-7-with-easy-transfer-and-a-usb-drive/

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928634

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-use-easy-transfer-in-windows-7.html

 

[Naheed]

No actually I am installing Windows XP now as suggested in forum. So I need to back up my uncles files. So I was thinking on using Windows Easy transfer from windows 7 to save everything on a external drive and than when I install Windows XP in this PC. Install Windows easy transfer and transfer the files. I am sure it works from Windows XP to Windows 7 but am not sure if Windows easy transfer works vice versa.

 

[AddRAM]

Well, if he gave it to you, do you think it`s necessary to save his files ? Did he tell you to ?

Look through the links I posted above.

 

[Naheed]

Well he just told me that he will let me know if he needs something from this PC.

 

[Naheed]

Well I think he had told me.. But I remember him saying that if I need any file I will tell you.. So I just want to back up and be safe..

 

[Naheed]

Hi,

I installed XP and now am stuck coz I cant find the driver's for VGA,Audio and Ethernet. Anyone know's a site I can get them from??

 

[AddRAM]

You have to go to the manufacterer`s website to find the drivers.

Google the exact name of the machine.

You may be able to use generic ethernet drivers from download.com

These might work.

http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?LegacyDocID=MIGR-50534

 

[Naheed]

Hi,

Thanks I got the drivers. It runs good with xp though but the problem is when I go to facebook and other sites the scrolling is not smooth. I changed my graphics card which I got free from my instructor (GV-R925128D) but no luck it still the same. What could be the problem? Any ideas?