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HI everyone!

I bought a computer a few years ago when I was a student. I bought it 2nd hand from some guy who had only used it a couple of months. He put it together himself so theres no brand or anything. However, I'm pretty sure it runs a pirated copy of windows xp on it, as he specifically told me to keep auto updates off.

Yeah i didnt really care, because I only used it to do assignments and pretty much nothing more. For the internet there was always the campus computers which saved money on utilities :o .

Anyway, as I'm no longer a student and no longer in the dire need for cash :geek: I've decided to upgrade the computer and I was thinking windows 7.

The hardware is not all that bad. It has a AMD sempron, socket AM2, so if I really need to processor updates are available on ebay. The RAM has only 2 slots and right now in one of them is a 1024mb Aeneon. So I was thinking of putting a 2gb DDR2 in the other slot.

My question is, will I be able to put a fresh copy of Windows 7 on it, as it runs possibly a pirated copy of windows xp?

Second question, I dont know if I can use the microsoft update advisor, to see if the hardware is ok enough for windows 7. Can I? or would there be problems with the XP its running?

I would like to install windows 7 ultimate, because it says that its the easiest to switch between different languages. I've also read that windows 7 can switch to xp mode but for that you'd need about 3gb of RAM. Is that true?

I would like to update the hardware of the com and not throw it away and buy a new one because, it still works fine. I've never had it hanging or anything like that.

I hope you guys can help me out here :D
 

My Computer

OS
xp sp2
XP Mode only requires 2GB but it'll run better with upwards of 4GB.

You're better off upgrading almost your entire machine if you want to upgrade hardware.

You can get a new motherboard and CPU for pretty cheap if you go with the 2nd generation products (AMD Phenom X4 9xxx Series). You'll have to purchase new ram as well, but it'll be well worth it.

You should be able to upgrade your computer with a legitimate version of Ultimate.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Apple Macbook Pro (April 2009)
OS
W7 Ult. x64 | OS X
CPU
Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo 2.93Ghz [T9800 Penryn]
Motherboard
NVIDIA nForce 730i Rev. B1 [Mac-F2268EC8 (U2E1)]
Memory
4096MB Samsung DDR3 Dual Channel [PC3-8500F 1066Mhz]
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512MB [G96M Rev. C1]
Sound Card
SB X-Fi Surround 5.1 USB | Onboard Realtek (Disabled)
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer x223wbd 22" | Apple Anti-Glare 17" (Disabled)
Screen Resolution
{Current} 1440x900 {Acer} 1680x1050 {Apple} 1920x1200
Hard Drives
{Internal}
Seagate Momentus 320GB 2.5" 7200RPM [ST9320421AS]

{Externals}
LaCie 320GB USB 2.0 HDD [301284UR]
LaCie 750GB USB 2.0 FW400 eSATA HDD [301314U]
LaCie 1TB USB 2.0 HDD [301304UR]
PSU
Magsafe
Case
Aluminum/Unibody (MBP52)
Cooling
2 x 6000 RPM Fans
Keyboard
Logitech G-15v2 [PN 920-000379]
Mouse
Logitech G-9 [PN 910-000338]
Internet Speed
12Mbps/2.5Mbps w/ 24Mbps Speed Boost [Comcast]
Other Info
Logitech X-540 Speakers [PN 970223-0122]
Sennheiser PC-151 Headset
Thanks for your reply. I am planning on upgrading it to a legitimate version of windows 7. Its good to know that it would work without a problem :D I was hoping I wouldnt have to completely upgrade my computer. I find it a waste to throw away something that works perfectly fine :)

But I'll check the cost of the Phenom motherboards you recommended. Thank you.
 

My Computer

OS
xp sp2
Hey again!
I just checked the prices of Phenom processors as well as motherboards. Thats insanely expensive over here. Its about 400 + euros for a whole new computer with a Phenom x4 processor. Well just the processor alone on ebay goes off for more than 140euros. I didnt wait to see the end price. Perhaps its cheaper for me to stick with upgrading the RAM and the processor if necessary. I guess I'll just upgrade the RAM to at least 2gb ddr2 first and then try the windows 7 ultimate on it.

Uhm, so that means I cant use the microsoft update advisor right on my system right?
 

My Computer

OS
xp sp2

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PC/Desktop
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Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
Vista SysInfo

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OS Name: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate |C:\Windows|\Device\Harddisk0\Partition1
OS Version: 6.1.7600
System Type: x64-based PC
Total Physical Memory: 4095 MB
Windows Directory: C:\Windows
BIOS Version: Default System BIOS
CPU: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE
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Driver Date: 09/27/2009 00:00:00
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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
HWInfo32 program :
 

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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
Hi Doc Brown,

Sorry I'm just a lil confused about your posts. But if you're looking for mobo info, I can give that to you as I found the manual it came with.

The motherboard is a GeForce 6100SM-M and supports AMD socket AM2 processors like Athlon 64, Athlon FX, X2 dual core and sempron processors. Although mine has the last one. A sempron processor, I think its 3200+ and the computer records the speed at 1.8ghz.

The are only 2 slots for RAM expansion and according to the manual each supports up to 8gbs of DDR2 RAM with a max of DDR2 800. It runs only non ECC ram. Right now it has an Aeneon 1024mb DDR2 533 in one of its slots.

The graphics card I'm currently using is the built in one. So is the sound card. There are 2 PCI slots and 1 PCI 2 x16 graphics card slot.

I have 2 hard disks. Both 80gbs 7200rpm SATA.

If you need more information than that, I'll be happy to give it to you.

Thank you for your help :)
 

My Computer

OS
xp sp2
Here are the specs for your MOBO... You'll be able to run Windows 7 without any problems ;)

Specs
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
OS
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel HD integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 25' ISP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1900/1020
Hard Drives
(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
Internet Speed
100mb down/10mb up
Hi Tews,

and thank you for your reply :) I'm happy to know that I could run windows 7 without a major hardware upgrade. Saves alot of money when I just have to expand the RAM.

All of your replies have been alot of help and I'd like to thank you all very much. I will be upgrading the ram to add on at least another 2gb DDR2 in the 2nd slot.

Its good to know that the existing 'windows' i have wouldnt cause any kind of problem with the update of windows 7 too.

:D
 

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OS
xp sp2
Be sure to let us know how it goes.... ;)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
OS
64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
CPU
Core(TM) i5 CPU 4330 Haswell @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
LENOVO
Memory
12.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Intel HD integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 25' ISP Monitor
Screen Resolution
1900/1020
Hard Drives
(1) ST1000DM003-1CH162 (2) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device (3) Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device
Internet Speed
100mb down/10mb up
I've heard that the upgrade version of windows 7 actually checks to see if the currently installed OS is activated and validated. If thats true and your version of XP is pirated I would probably avoid buying an upgrade version. You can't upgrade from XP to 7 anyway. Well you can and you can't. You have to do a custom install which is pretty much a clean install. All your stuff ends up in a windows.old folder so you end up re-installing all your programs anyway. There is lots of info and tutorials on this forum so if you poke around a bit you can get an idea of how you want to go when you make the move.
I'm running 7 on an Athlon XP +3200 with 2 gigs of DDR2 and a GEFORCE FX5500, Aero works and its quit peppy for an old PC. :)
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
Windows 10 Education 64 bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
Memory
8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Zotac NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
Sound Card
VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
Screen Resolution
1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Crucial M100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
PSU
Thermaltake TR 620
Case
Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
Cooling
Stock heatsink and fan
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
Mouse
Logitech Wireless M570 Trackman Wheel
Internet Speed
80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Other Info
HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
Hey alphanumeric,

Thanks for the advise. I read about it that windows 7 does a clean installation and that i shouldnt use the upgrade version but do a full installation. I'll get the full copy just to be sure and go on the safe side. Yeah i also saw the amount of posts here and members online which is why i became a member here.

At least you wouldnt have to wait a week for your reply and so far from all the help i've been getting, everyone is pretty nice :D

So if yours works on 2gb DDR2, mine should too :D Thanks n yes Tews I'll post it when I get around to the 'upgrade' :)
 

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OS
xp sp2
@ windo7,


That sounds like you have so very good basics for upgrading as slow or fast as you want to go in the process depending on your budget. So I would probably increase the ram memory first. And see how it flys with that :D


EDIt: I ran win7 betas (x64bit) on 2gb ram for 6 to 9 months with NO problems. But I don't do any intensive gaming !
 
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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
Hi guys.

Well I dont do any gaming at all Doc Brown :) Those days are over haha So I'm guessing the 2gb of RAM that I bought on ebay today would be good enough to cut it. Yeah I'll upgrade the RAM first and then maybe the processor. Even on ebay its hard to get socket AM2 processors that are new. The most are used and i dont really trust that, with the overclocking and all. However I did read somewhere that socket AM2+ and AM3 processors are downward compatible for older motherboards. But i would want to be certain that they are before I buy them for my mobo :)

Greg Rocker do you mean I could still install using the upgrade version even if i have a possibly pirated xp? Because the link in your message says this:
If you do not have a valid qualifying previous version of Windows, then you are violating the terms of Microsoft's Windows 7 End User License Agreement and could get your product key number invalidated by Microsoft. Plus, it is considered illegal.
 

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OS
xp sp2
Well I'd find out for sure if XP is pirated because you'll save a lot of money buying an Upgrade version.

If you download any MS program (like Defender) it will run Genuine Advantage check, which should be sufficient to verify XP and comply with the EULA, which is voluntary.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
I'm pretty sure it is Gregrocker because of the way i was cautioned not to do some stuff and because he built this himself. Its alright though, this time I'll go the distance and get the Windows 7 full n legitimate version :) Unlike vista this one seems to have a good reputation :) Though I think vista was like windows millenium edition. Pretty soon nobody would remember it or have it on their coms.

Doc Brown thats a cool site but before I buy, i'll have to check if i've to pay import duty and sales tax on that over here :) But i'll keep that site though.
 

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xp sp2
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