Should I install Windows 7 on my laptop?

Question

i have an old compaq presario 2500 laptop, I had it since 2002 i think don't remember anyways, how would Windows 7 act on my laptop.....
LAPTOP Specifications:
Compaq Presario 2500 - Intel P4 2.66 GHz - 15" TFT
Processor: Intel 2.66 GHz L2:512kB
1G Memory
120gb hard drive
ATI Mobility Radeon graphics processor
DVD-ROM
Wifi ready


Also do i need special drivers for example the VGA, sound, WIRELESS, cards.....thanks in advance....:)

Answer 1

Hi mo,



My name’s Ron and I’m a member of the Windows Outreach Team.



First, here are the minimum specs for the Windows 7 Beta:

•1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor

•1 GB of system memory

•16 GB of available disk space

•Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory (in order to enable Aero theme)

•DVD-R/W Drive

•Internet access (to download the Beta and get updates)

Also, unless you’ve already downloaded the ISO, you might be out of luck. However, if you’ve already downloaded, you can grab your product key here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx.



Also, keep in mind that Microsoft recommends installing the Beta on a secondary PC, not your primary box.



Hope this helps!



Cheers,

Ron

Windows Outreach Team

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Damn ur lappy passes the WIN 7 Beta test. And the beta version is also faster bt may not have all drivers. so although the specs are good and ur lappy will definitely run faster than it does with current vista (am not comparing it with XP if u happen to have one), one thing u ought to remember that it/or u may not be able to load/find all drivers (audio, video or fingerprint or camera (if ur lappy does have one). But you won't know until u give iot a try, as Microsoft has not released all drivers for it yet and still collecting info from users/ beta testers. So go ahead and give it a shot. But be forewarned, backup all that u love(ur data ) on the present hard disk, as there r high chances or risks that u will eventually lose ur present data in process of researching the new OS. **Thsi is the Beat release of Win7, need to wait till may be oct'09 for he final release!

Answer 4

Windows 7 Supports Vista Drivers so if there are drivers for vista there are drivers for windows 7,



Windows 7 Runs well on older systems so i have been told but remember windows 7 is beta release and will stop working in august.

Answer 5

Windows 7 is only a Beta version right now, actual version is still a few years away....I would say try xp first and hope you can find the drivers... pretty sure you wont be able tp find windows 7 drivers....

Answer 6

Compaq Presario 2500 Drivers

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