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    Inspiron 1525 Windows 7 ??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by wolfej, Mar 23, 2011.

  1. wolfej

    wolfej Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've searched and can find bits and pieces, but I just wanted to know if anyone is running Windows 7 32-bit on an Inspiron 1525? Did you have any issues with drivers since Dell doesn't list Windows 7 drivers for the 1525, only Vista.

    I would think that Windows 7 installs most of the drivers, but not all. Just looking for feedback. Thanks
     
    wolfej, Mar 23, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Vista drivers are compatible with 7 (driver model is near identical) IF Windows 7 doesn't already all find the drivers.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Mar 23, 2011
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    wolfej Notebook Enthusiast

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    That is what I was thinking. I had also saw someone that used some of the 1545 drivers if part was from same manufacturer. Thanks
     
    wolfej, Mar 23, 2011
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    1525 is Santa Rosa while 1545 is Montevina so the Intel GMA drivers would be different.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Mar 23, 2011
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    I used windows 7 pro 32 bit on my 1525 and it worked perfectly all device drivers loaded with no problems I just used the vista ones
     
    scaper28, Apr 18, 2011
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    I'm using windows 7 pro 64 bit on my old 1525, I haven't ran updates since last june. I have w7 drivers from many different model and class with no problems, since I don't trust windows handling my drivers.
     
    Falco152, Apr 18, 2011
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    im using win7 ultimate on a 1520 and it detected everything correctly upon install and runs flawlessly, and much quicker then the vista image that came with it.
     
    hayboy, Apr 20, 2011
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