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March 25th, 2016 13:00
BIOS needed to update from Vista to Windows 7
I'm getting this when trying to update Vista to Windows 7 with legit software. Can someone please point me to where I might get the approprite BIOS. Many thanks
'Windows cannot be installed on this computer with the current system BIOS version. Contact your computer manufacturer for a BIOS update, install the update, and then start Windows installation again. OEM Name: Dell Inc.; OEM Model: Inspiron 1720 ; BIOS Version: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A08; BIOS Date: 20080421000000.000000+000'
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BJamesS
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March 25th, 2016 13:00
I'm trying to give an this old laptop a new lease of life. I either want to try and update the Vista install or upgrade to Windows 7.
Trying to run Window Update the update window just gets stuck 'Checking for updates'. I tried renaming the %windir%\SoftwareDistribution folder to start afresh, but this didn't work either - it just got stuck checking for updates.
Any ideas, please...
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DELL-Rishi
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March 27th, 2016 12:00
Hi BJAMESS,
Please update the BIOS - http://dell.to/1Sf4Ql1
I would advise clean install of Windows 7 if you have the OEM disc.
Once done, install the drivers in the right order - see this link - http://dell.to/1pRZGow
If you do not have the OEM discs, then you could order online - http://dell.to/12vcZ27
You could also contact us via Twitter - @dellcares for faster communication.
Let us know if you have any other queries.