Here is the guide i compile from several sites to install windows 7. this is Total Guide so for advance user you may skip some part.
I: PREPARATION
1. Winodws 7 DVD
2. Drivers for your model (compaq, Acer etc.)
-Will my xp driver works with 7 - mostly NO
-Will my Vista Drivers work with 7 - mostly YES
3. Use Power, do not use Battery or you will need to restart installation.
II: INSTALLING GUIDE:
1. Setting BIOS
2. Installing Windows 7 Part 1
3. Installing Windows 7 part 2
III: ADVANTAGES (My opinion)
1. Compare to VISTA, it use less RAM (perform faster)
2. Battery Life
3.Direct-x 11(xp limit to direct-x 9)what direct-x for? mostly games performance.
4. New user interface.
5. Without antivirus my PC still safe, even the pendrive affect my XP but not my 7.
IV: DISADVATAGES
1. Not all XP software compatible with 7.
IV: FAQ:
1. Can i install Windows 7?
Check compatibility here
2. RAM?
- recomended min 2GB, best 4GB
I cover what i think important, have any problems just leave your comments.
I: PREPARATION
1. Winodws 7 DVD
2. Drivers for your model (compaq, Acer etc.)
-Will my xp driver works with 7 - mostly NO
-Will my Vista Drivers work with 7 - mostly YES
3. Use Power, do not use Battery or you will need to restart installation.
II: INSTALLING GUIDE:
1. Setting BIOS
2. Installing Windows 7 Part 1
3. Installing Windows 7 part 2
III: ADVANTAGES (My opinion)
1. Compare to VISTA, it use less RAM (perform faster)
2. Battery Life
3.Direct-x 11(xp limit to direct-x 9)what direct-x for? mostly games performance.
4. New user interface.
5. Without antivirus my PC still safe, even the pendrive affect my XP but not my 7.
IV: DISADVATAGES
1. Not all XP software compatible with 7.
IV: FAQ:
1. Can i install Windows 7?
Check compatibility here
2. RAM?
- recomended min 2GB, best 4GB
I cover what i think important, have any problems just leave your comments.