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March 29th, 2013 13:00
Inspiron 6000 - Windows 7 32 Bit
This model and Operating System is not supported by Dell.
Remarks: This system won't run Windows 7 32 bit very well as it is an old model and the cost of a license probably is more than its worth.
It is recommended 2 GB of RAM to be installed.
http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Inspiron%206000%20&Cat=RAM
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Updated 29/03/2013
Windows 7
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit with Service Pack 1 English .iso (Digital River)
For more languages and versions see Windows 7 Direct Download Links by Jan Krohn.
To create media from this .iso and install Windows 7 see Windows Reinstallation Guide.
Note: You will need a valid product key for this .iso which you must purchase by buying a retail license. Alternatively you can evaluate for 30 days by not entering a product key.
BIOS
OS Updates
* Not required if the installation media includes the Service Pack.
** Requires Internet Connection.
System utilities
Chipset
* Requires Internet Connection
Video
Intel GM915 Driver from HP [Variant A]
AMD Legacy Video Driver [Variant B]
Audio
Sigmatel Audio (new)
Sigmatel Audio (new 2)
Sigmatel Audio (old)
For old right click and install in compatibility mode for Vista 32 bit.
New and New 2 not tested.
Input
Alps Touchpad (new)
Alps Touchpad (XP) - Right click and install in compatibility mode for XP 32 bit if the new one doesn't work.
Application
For Dell Quickset you will need to install it in compatibility mode and use task scheduler.
Bluetooth
Dell Wireless 350 (Toshiba)
This wiki written and maintained by Philip Yip (forum name natakuc4).
For correct installation of Windows 7 follow Windows Reinstallation Guide/A Clean install of Windows 7.
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