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[vinewood]

   ron  please call me  as i help some pc help on new tower i have  !! thx you  when u have a minute

[WebGraphicsSource]

Whats the problem, maybe I can help, or explain it?

I build all of my own computers from scratch

maybe I can walk you thru a few things?

[RhinestonesPast]

Oh boy, your in trouble now, just pray I don't ask you to help me!

[WebGraphicsSource]

I can surely try to help anyone, just ask :)

[RhinestonesPast]

I would really like to purchase Windows 7 and install it on my laptop, and get rid of Vista! I was told not to try it, so I didn't! I have XP on my desktop and love it, but I think it's beyond my realm of knowledge to do it, I am not technically inclined ya know!?  When I first got the Vista it was a nightmare and I dumped everything on it and then didn't know what the heck to do since I was told not to try and install it on my laptop so reinstalled Vista but only one of the CDs that came with it.  So I did get rid of all the junk I didn't use, but still the same ole Vista!  I do thank you though for the offer! Guess I just need to take it in and have it done!

[WebGraphicsSource]

problem is many laptops come with a "master disk" that has the operating system AS WELL as the Drivers needed for the laptop motherboard, video card, etc etc

So technically, you need the master disk that came with the laptop if you want to do a clean operating system install

You may be able to get the video drivers and motherboard driver from the laptop manufacturer, but you will need those if you install a new operating system

So first thing is find out if you have the main disk that came with the laptop, if not, then goto the manufacturer site, and see if they have the drivers for the laptop

Then if you have those, then its a easy process to reinstall/ or format your hard drive with a new operating system

[vinewood]

Whats the problem, maybe I can help, or explain it?

I build all of my own computers from scratch

maybe I can walk you thru a few things?

 i  ordered  a new 4 ram  dell  tower with  xp  but got  wind 7  ,  and all my stuff on on my 5 year pc is xp ,  should i delete win 7 and add xp  ,   that is my question  .  i also  just purchased a quick free  to transfer abd  backup  my pc and dw pc at work as she is getting a new one also  !!   i want this new pc  right , i  was having problems  loading   fav' etc to a 4 ram stick , a block would come up in about 30 sec !!  

[WebGraphicsSource]

BEFORE deleting anything, I have many, many times programs that run on XP will also work on Win7

so, try installing them first, I have nothin but great reviews about win7 << I could be wrong, but you do not know until you try it

[vinewood]

BEFORE deleting anything, I have many, many times programs that run on XP will also work on Win7

so, try installing them first, I have nothin but great reviews about win7 << I could be wrong, but you do not know until you try it

     i have heard  a lot of good things about wind 7 also . i might give it a try .  the 1st thing i will do is download FF , so that is what i have used 4 the last 2 years and like it .

 1 >  will  my  google tool bar  keep all my bookmarks  if so  that would me a great help !!

[WebGraphicsSource]

you can export your google toolbar firefox bookmarks

in firefox goto "bookmarks" up top

then "organize bookmarks"

on the next screen up top is import/export

then follow directions

[vinewood]

you can export your google toolbar firefox bookmarks

in firefox goto "bookmarks" up top

then "organize bookmarks"

on the next screen up top is import/export

then follow directions

   i think i understand  this  thx 4 the info  !!  if i have more questions i will post !!

[Charla]

Wes, you can probably check online to see if your printer and your photo program will be compatible with Windows 7.  I use XP and my photoshop program and my printer will not work with Vista, and no doubt Windows 7 also.  One reason I'm sticking with XP as long as I can.

[WebGraphicsSource]

windows 7 is supposed to NOT be like vista was

I have a close freind with many, many programs and printers, hardware etc, he upgraded to win 7 from xp without any issues

[RhinestonesPast]

problem is many laptops come with a "master disk" that has the operating system AS WELL as the Drivers needed for the laptop motherboard, video card, etc etc

So technically, you need the master disk that came with the laptop if you want to do a clean operating system install

You may be able to get the video drivers and motherboard driver from the laptop manufacturer, but you will need those if you install a new operating system

So first thing is find out if you have the main disk that came with the laptop, if not, then goto the manufacturer site, and see if they have the drivers for the laptop

Then if you have those, then its a easy process to reinstall/ or format your hard drive with a new operating system

 I do have all the CDs that came with both PCs, I'm a pack rat and never get rid of a thing!  I think I will check into the W-7 and see what the cost will be for it, and if it's more than I can afford now, I'll put the XP on it!  Thanks so much!

[Charla]

windows 7 is supposed to NOT be like vista was

I have a close freind with many, many programs and printers, hardware etc, he upgraded to win 7 from xp without any issues

Thanks Kirk.  I guess it depends on how old your programs are.  Researched and found out that my photo program is not compatible with Windows 7 and my printer has limited functionality.    So, bottom line, I won't be making any changes for about 4 years (I believe) when XP is no longer supported.   Wes may have newer programs and printer,and will probably be ok.

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