Windows XP/7

**-Elite_Ken-** · 01-19-2012, 01:10 PM

[ This has nothing to do with SFO ]

So my Home PC is kinda old and is a Windows XP.

and runs super duper slow.

Is it possible to install windows 7 on it?

I wanted to re-install windows XP or 7 on it....but I don't have either disc...is there a way to reset it completely to manufactured status?

**donkios** · 01-19-2012, 01:38 PM

I think you need Vista to upgrade to 7

& I believe you hit f10 at the loading screen if you want to reset the pc. Not sure if you'd need the discs or not though

**-Elite_Ken-** · 01-19-2012, 01:52 PM

The PC was brought around '03 - '04 I dont think F10 settings work on it.

**donkios** · 01-19-2012, 02:14 PM

It doesn't matter when it was bought, if it has XP you should be able to access it from F10 or F8, I don't remember which one it is

**blockattack** · 01-19-2012, 02:32 PM

Its possible to have windows vista/7 installed.. but with your hardware.. Might be a bad idea.
You have XP now? You should be able to reset the PC with the f10 key at first boot.

If not, there are always ways to install what you want.

**flamesz** · 01-19-2012, 02:57 PM

well can your pc/desktop pass the requirment to able to use windows seven
friend once told me if your system is 4 years back then just forget about it
do you still have the start up disk?
that way you can flush out the pc and make it feel like new even thou it not

(AK) · 01-19-2012, 03:41 PM

To stay on topic here:

ELite ken: which ever works better for ya, go for IT. Windows XP or Windows 7

Or you can always install Windows Vista, because I have it 2 on my laptop. Try it out sometime.

**-Elite_Ken-** · 01-19-2012, 04:14 PM

the F10 Command simply does nothing

F8 command just prompts up and ask which driver i would like to use...and the only choice is "Windows XP Proffesional" after choosing it, it starts normally.

and No I do not have the Disc.

I was like 11 or 12 when this PC was brought.

My new laptop that I brought a few moth ago didnt come with a W-7 disc....it was already installed.

**donkios** · 01-19-2012, 04:36 PM

That's because you make your own disk when you first start up new computers. If you don't have the F10 option than idk what to say about resetting to factory default but if you're trying to upgrade to vista you can just go ahead and do that from where you're at now

I'm not sure about upgrading straight from XP to 7 though. I remember people complaining that you could only get Win7 if you have Vista

**Master08** · 01-20-2012, 09:01 AM

I got this Pc of a friend for £50 and it was Windows XP so i installed Vista on it and its ok but sometimes slow so i clean my pc out then its a bit fast :-)! I would try Windows 7 but you need to buy the disc (Windows 7) Iv Never tryed Windows 7 before so i couldnt tell you! Window Vista is well better the Windows XP by far!

Ohh yeahh i had a super old Pc and i installed Vista on it and it was fine, I would try it but you need that disc to do it!

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01-19-2012, 01:10 PM	#1
-Elite_Ken- EVIP Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: am a live? Age: 26 Posts: 1,504 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Post Thanks / Like Chats: 75 Rep Power: 4395	Windows XP/7 [ This has nothing to do with SFO ] So my Home PC is kinda old and is a Windows XP. and runs super duper slow. Is it possible to install windows 7 on it? I wanted to re-install windows XP or 7 on it....but I don't have either disc...is there a way to reset it completely to manufactured status? __________________

01-19-2012, 01:38 PM	#2
donkios VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte. NC Age: 24 Posts: 2,794 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Post Thanks / Like Chats: 180 Rep Power: 5093	Re: Windows XP/7 I think you need Vista to upgrade to 7 & I believe you hit f10 at the loading screen if you want to reset the pc. Not sure if you'd need the discs or not though __________________ --------------------------------------------------------

01-19-2012, 01:52 PM	#3
-Elite_Ken- EVIP Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: am a live? Age: 26 Posts: 1,504 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Post Thanks / Like Chats: 75 Rep Power: 4395	Re: Windows XP/7 The PC was brought around '03 - '04 I dont think F10 settings work on it. __________________

01-19-2012, 02:14 PM	#4
donkios VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte. NC Age: 24 Posts: 2,794 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Post Thanks / Like Chats: 180 Rep Power: 5093	Re: Windows XP/7 It doesn't matter when it was bought, if it has XP you should be able to access it from F10 or F8, I don't remember which one it is __________________ --------------------------------------------------------

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blockattack Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Louisiana Age: 30 Posts: 10,554 Tournaments Joined: 3 Tournaments Won: 0 Post Thanks / Like Chats: 1180 Rep Power: 7200	Re: Windows XP/7 Its possible to have windows vista/7 installed.. but with your hardware.. Might be a bad idea. You have XP now? You should be able to reset the PC with the f10 key at first boot. If not, there are always ways to install what you want. __________________ Click Here to Vote for the Zangief Dream Goal. Need to contact blocky? blockattack@streetfighteronline.com

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flamesz VIP Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooklyn,newyork Age: 25 Posts: 1,707 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Post Thanks / Like Chats: 0 Rep Power: 3673	Re: Windows XP/7 well can your pc/desktop pass the requirment to able to use windows seven friend once told me if your system is 4 years back then just forget about it do you still have the start up disk? that way you can flush out the pc and make it feel like new even thou it not __________________ this was made my west thanks man i am mr.juggy <ITheIGreenIGuysI> ^ In respect to ug. Achievement EliteVIP C.O.W first place winner V.I.P 1st place winner NWOTA4 2nd place winner 2xtimes bunny event winner L.B.N.F 3rd place winner FreedomFighter winner XB champion [ Signature Too Long\Big. Decrease Size . Do not remove this reminder till you do - YoureGonnaLuvMe ]

01-19-2012, 03:41 PM	#7
(AK) Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Age: 33 Posts: 427 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Post Thanks / Like Chats: 0 Rep Power: 0	Re: Windows XP/7 To stay on topic here: ELite ken: which ever works better for ya, go for IT. Windows XP or Windows 7 Or you can always install Windows Vista, because I have it 2 on my laptop. Try it out sometime.

01-19-2012, 04:14 PM	#8
-Elite_Ken- EVIP Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: am a live? Age: 26 Posts: 1,504 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Post Thanks / Like Chats: 75 Rep Power: 4395	Re: Windows XP/7 the F10 Command simply does nothing F8 command just prompts up and ask which driver i would like to use...and the only choice is "Windows XP Proffesional" after choosing it, it starts normally. and No I do not have the Disc. I was like 11 or 12 when this PC was brought. My new laptop that I brought a few moth ago didnt come with a W-7 disc....it was already installed. __________________

01-19-2012, 04:36 PM	#9
donkios VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte. NC Age: 24 Posts: 2,794 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Post Thanks / Like Chats: 180 Rep Power: 5093	Re: Windows XP/7 That's because you make your own disk when you first start up new computers. If you don't have the F10 option than idk what to say about resetting to factory default but if you're trying to upgrade to vista you can just go ahead and do that from where you're at now I'm not sure about upgrading straight from XP to 7 though. I remember people complaining that you could only get Win7 if you have Vista __________________ --------------------------------------------------------

01-20-2012, 09:01 AM	#10
Master08 VIP Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Uk,Liverpool Age: 26 Posts: 285 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournaments Won: 0 Post Thanks / Like Chats: 0 Rep Power: 3213	Re: Windows XP/7 I got this Pc of a friend for £50 and it was Windows XP so i installed Vista on it and its ok but sometimes slow so i clean my pc out then its a bit fast :-)! I would try Windows 7 but you need to buy the disc (Windows 7) Iv Never tryed Windows 7 before so i couldnt tell you! Window Vista is well better the Windows XP by far! Ohh yeahh i had a super old Pc and i installed Vista on it and it was fine, I would try it but you need that disc to do it! __________________ *^My first 1v1 win xD* *HATERS GONNA HATE!!!*

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