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Windows Vista Problem solving for the Windows Vista Operating System. Please remember to state which edition of Vista you are using - Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate etc. and whether you are using the 32-bit or 64-bit version if you know. |
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xp to vista
My son has a computer that I want to put Vista on. It is running xp right now. Can I just buy Vista Home Premium and install? Is it an uprade or do I need the full version? I have seen both for sale. thanks
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if the computer will handle vista, then all you need is the upgrade version. run the microsoft vista advisor if you had not yet.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en |
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Okay thanks. I ran that tool and it said I need to upgrade the ram. How do I do that?
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what is the computers make and model. also how much ram is on it?
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compaq presario, 256 it said I need at least 512
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I am sorry but imo, your computer will not support vista properly even with ram increase. for vista to run properly, you will need 2 gigs of ram 1 gig will work but there would be problems. I would not even think about running with only 512 meg.
Have you gone to compaq/hp's website and see if there are vista drivers available for your specific model? If not then you should not upgrade. |
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Thanks, I'll check HP. Can't I just add 2 gigs of ram?
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you did not give the full model number of the computer but I doubt it will handle 2 gigs of ram.
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