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DELL Inspiron 9400 Upgrade
I would like to upgrade my Inspiron 9400 from Windows XP to Windows 7.
Is it possible?
What do I need to do to the hardware?
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I would like to upgrade my Inspiron 9400 from Windows XP to Windows 7.
Is it possible?
What do I need to do to the hardware?
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speedstep
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February 18th, 2013 21:00
If you have XP home or XP pro the upgrade requires VISTA HOME or VISTA Business as an intermediate upgrade.
Then you must add VISTA SP1 and reboot. Then VISTA SP2 and REBOOT.
After that an Upgrade to WIN7 or WIN8 will be possible.
V.Quirino
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February 18th, 2013 23:00
Thank you very much..
It is a clear picture.
ejn63
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February 19th, 2013 11:00
Yes, it'll run just fine - 32-bit better than 64.
V.Quirino
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February 19th, 2013 11:00
Wow...
Can 2G manage W7?
kirkd
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February 18th, 2013 21:00
I have installed Win 8 on a 9400 (E1705) as an upgrade from Win 7 (initially Vista). The machine works OK, but is a little slow (always was). Will soon do a clean re-install. From XP, you will need to do a clean install; upgrade is not possible.
V.Quirino
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February 18th, 2013 23:00
Thanks,
I need to install W7.
I think RAM needs to increase... What is the largest memory Inspiron 9400 can handle?
ejn63
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February 19th, 2013 05:00
2G.
V.Quirino
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February 19th, 2013 13:00
Thank you very much...
I have all the information now.
I know what I have to do.
Thanks everyone, this is a great forum.
Victor