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    Windows 7 on HP DV4t??

    Discussion in 'HP' started by jnotebookguru17, Aug 23, 2009.

  1. jnotebookguru17

    jnotebookguru17 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anybody tried Windows 7 x64 (whether RTM or RC) on HP DV4T?

    Is it stable?

    How many drivers work out of the box?

    What drivers don't work out of the box?

    Where can I get the drivers (if they are available)?

    How many drivers work?
     
    jnotebookguru17, Aug 23, 2009
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Win 7 runs fine on Vista drivers.
     
    Lithus, Aug 23, 2009
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    justinkw1 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Windows 7 should work fine on the dv4t. Like Lithus said, Vista drivers should work in Windows 7. If you want more current drivers than the ones that HP offers, see my driver thread (in sig).
     
    justinkw1, Aug 23, 2009
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    Thanks guys for the quick replies. I'm gonna try install it now cause Vista's bloat is getting to me... :).
     
    jnotebookguru17, Aug 23, 2009
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    pixelwhisker Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been running the RC on my dv4 since I got it, haven't had a problem yet. There were only two or three drivers it didn't pick up on right away, all extra stuff nonessential to the computer's running (webcam, card reader, etc.) and all easily found on the driver thread mentioned above.
     
    pixelwhisker, Aug 24, 2009
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