i want to know, if I can upgrade from XP to 7, with this? Another question, is 1 gig ram enough to run 7?
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I've already given a review on Windows 7 and explained how to load it. April 19, 2014. I recommend you do a clean install. Wipe the system partition in your main drive, format it, and let the CD lead you by the hand. :Your RAM sounds good.
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2 GBs is the recommended minimum. I upgraded to Win 7 from XP, but I had 4 GBs memory. Works fine.
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Hello, Yes- this is the software you want. This isn't an upgrade, but the full 32-bit version. This software will place a folder on your hard drive called 'Old Software' and place all your XP Apps and data there- for you to add once the installation is finished. Secondly, 1 GB of ram is adequate- but if you can add more ram, Windows 7 won't have to swap hard drive space for memory. This software is best on Windows machines with Core 2 Duo machines or AMD A4 machines that are capable of 4gb of ram.
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It'll run 8.1 just fine. My only recommendation is to wait for windows 10... :)
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Rima, You should not have to install XP on a new U100 -- it should be pre-installed. I suggest contacting the folks where you bought it and ask for a new machine. Regards, Joe
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I really don't know. It is a good computer but still running XP. My husband uses it only to surf the net. We have had it 2 years now and it is running great.
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I downloaded the manual from asus. There's no mention of a memory upgrade.XP will around for a few more years. Too many computers have XP for it to go away any time soon.
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i wish i could figure that out myself. i tried to use an upgrade disk but it wouldn`t let me. it said i can`t go straight from XP to 7. i have to upgrade to something else first
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The 70 buck version is upgrade only. Course, down the road when your system crashes and you have to reinstall I wonder if they expect you to dig up the original version, install it, then install the upgrade over it? Strange, but yeah, the $70 dollar version is for if you already have some other version installed, I think as early as XP will work fine.
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I have a 160 gig drive from a crashed laptop. XP argued about it but relented and there is no problem with 7.
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Have used it with Windows XP no problem (since upgraded to Windows 7). Agree with Jaysen Huff.. do a clean install of your XP disks - remember, these hubs have been around since BEFORE Windows XP.
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I haven't tried it with XP, but I can think of no reason why it wouldn't work with it. It does not come with OS, so you should be able to install pretty much everything.
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Be happy. Windows 7 runs very well on this laptop, and offers much more than XP.
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I am not PC literate but mine has XP program, and there are system 7 upgrades available. If this is the XP you are referring to then yes XP runs. I hope this helped.
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Microsoft is about to quit providing any kind of support for Windows XP, including updating drivers and virus protection. I'm not 100% sure of the exact date, but I think it's sometime in April, 2014. While your asus certainly SHOULD have the power to run XP, I am not at all familiar with that machine. If it is a tablet or a netbook of some kind, I would advise you not to mess with it - unless you are VERY savvy when it comes to PC hardware and software installations. Otherwise, you run the risk of damaging your current software installation which may end up making it useless and certainly would void any warrantees you have on your machine.
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it has win 7 Starter, and you can (I did) upgrade to win 7 home premium. it takes it about an hour, so do it plugged in. MSFT has a program you can d/l and run that will tell you if the hardware is OK to upgrade. I ran it and it said everything was good to upgrade. Even tho I upgraded the ram to 2GB it's still very slow. I can't imaging using it for anything productive. Just a portable PC for when you really need one that's nice and small.
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It is very easy to upgrade ram. I just did it and did not even look at a guide.Note that there is only one SO_DIMM slot, so you cannot buy a 1 gb stick and add on. I swapped out the 1 gb stick mine came with, with onee of two 2 gb sticks on my thinkpad. better value all round.also, i just read online that asus changed their policy of treating ram upgrade as voiding warranty. not sure though.
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You will have to buy a different Operating System now. Windows won't give you the necessary updates for your computer and you won't be able to run any software. Support for XP ended in April 2014
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Check the requirements for the OS you want, in this case Win 7. You will probably be Ok. The RAM in these machines are fairly easy to change out and upgrade.