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    Vista on Compaq x1010ca

    Discussion in 'HP' started by exile550, Nov 3, 2009.

  1. exile550

    exile550 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everyone.

    My laptop is a Compaq Presario x1010ca that I bought in 2001. I would like to know if its possible to install vista on it. This model is not listed as a vista supported products on the Compaq page, but I'd like to know if anyone ever tried it before.

    Also, would it be better to install Windows 7 rather than vista.

    Thank you for your help!
     
    exile550, Nov 3, 2009
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Yes.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 3, 2009
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    When you say yes, do you mean it because windows 7 is better than vista in general or because I will get less compatibility issues?
     
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    Anyone knows what happens when installing vista on an unsupported laptop?
     
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    There's nothing wrong. Vista will work fine with your laptop, but check that you have sufficient RAM (1.5 - 2GB) to run Vista efficiently. The x1010 supports up to 2GB of RAM. Aero will not be supported on the ATI 9200 card in your laptop. Installing Windows 7 will not help much either.
     
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    Thank you very much!
     
    exile550, Nov 3, 2009
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