Rich H
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My Dell 4600 is going on 12 years old. I was just told it has to go. I have Windows XP, but now all the new computers have Windows 7. Is this going to be a problem? It is strictly a home computer, no business involved. Any help is appreciated. Obviously, I'm not very computer savy, so go easy on me. Thanks.
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Rich H said:
My Dell 4600 is going on 12 years old. I was just told it has to go. I have Windows XP, but now all the new computers have Windows 7. Is this going to be a problem? It is strictly a home computer, no business involved. Any help is appreciated. Obviously, I'm not very computer savy, so go easy on me. Thanks.I am not sure what your question is. Do you mean you want to install Win7 on the 4600 ? Who told you it had to go ? I don't know if it is going to be a problem, because your post is confusing ! (Whatever "IT", is)
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More like "which" it. A 12-year-old computer is almost certainly not going to be able to handle the demands of Windows 7. I think Windows 7 has a 1 GB RAM minimum requirement. A 12-year-old computer may not go that high. I may be wrong though.
The other possibility is that the user is thinking of getting rid of the 12-year-old computer with XP and getting a new one, but finds that only Windows 7 is available (there are a few that I see that still have XP on them, mainly netbooks). Outside program compatibility (such as my case with WinDAT from the Windows 3.1 days not running), there shouldn't be any problems. A few software upgrades and file format conversions should resolve that issue.
The other possibility is that the user is thinking of getting rid of the 12-year-old computer with XP and getting a new one, but finds that only Windows 7 is available (there are a few that I see that still have XP on them, mainly netbooks). Outside program compatibility (such as my case with WinDAT from the Windows 3.1 days not running), there shouldn't be any problems. A few software upgrades and file format conversions should resolve that issue.
ksiemb said:
I am not sure what your question is. Do you mean you want to install Win7 on the 4600 ? Who told you it had to go ? I don't know if it is going to be a problem, because your post is confusing ! (Whatever "IT", is)Sorry I wrote such a messed up question. Anyhow, I just purchased a new computer and have a friend that's going to help me get it set up. Appreciate your reply.
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