Dell Latitude D820 upgrade

[rccrasher65]

Hello, I have a Dell Latitude D820, running Windows Xp professional SP3 I want to change operating systems now since Xp is no longer supported. I would like to chang to Widows 7. I have no idea on how to do this, any help or suggestions would be greatful. Thanks in advance George

[ratdude747]

Re: Dell Latitude D820 upgrade

Drivers should be available for everything in the unit. It shouldn't be much different than putting 7 on any other unit.

[Compgeke]

Re: Dell Latitude D820 upgrade

I had a D820 at one point and I ran Windows 7 on it.

Dell has drivers for everything, and the Vista drivers work with Windows 7 fine. There's nothing special required.

[rccrasher65]

Re: Dell Latitude D820 upgrade

Drivers should be available for everything in the unit. It shouldn't be much different than putting 7 on any other unit.

Well I have never, had to change operating system befor, so all I have to do, Is purchase windows 7 professional and install the disc, or does my machine need to be wiped clean first. Does the disc do that for you. Keep in mind I have never done this befor. I have a new dell with windows 8 and I hate it. comp cost over $1800. My wife uses it in our office.

[stj]

Re: Dell Latitude D820 upgrade

dont you dare pay for it,
they ow you anyway for forcing win8 on you.
try duel-booting win7 & linux-mint

[rccrasher65]

Re: Dell Latitude D820 upgrade

STJ, How and where do you get it. Keep in mind, i'm just a casual user and don't know much about computers. My daughter is the computer genius of the family, and she is out of state now, and won't be visiting for a few months. thanks George

[stj]

Re: Dell Latitude D820 upgrade

start here:
https://www.vuze.com/

[shovenose]

Re: Dell Latitude D820 upgrade

Really? You're advocating pirating an operating system on a forum? Genius! While technically this is a System Builder license so an end user shouldn't be using it just don't call Microsoft for tech support but who does that anyway?

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premiu...ium+SP1+64-bit

On a different topic, you can install Start Menu 8 by Iobit, a free software (beware the optional adware) to get rid of most of the annoyances in Windows 8. It will give you a Windows 7-like Start Menu, disable the sidebar, the hot corners, and allow you to boot directly from desktop.

[stj]

Re: Dell Latitude D820 upgrade

no, i'm simply pointing out how to get a re-install image.
afterall, he probaby has a machine with a valid license on it.

if i advocate - it's for Linux, not "the devils operating-system"

[rccrasher65]

Re: Dell Latitude D820 upgrade

Really? You're advocating pirating an operating system on a forum? Genius! While technically this is a System Builder license so an end user shouldn't be using it just don't call Microsoft for tech support but who does that anyway?

http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premiu...ium+SP1+64-bit

On a different topic, you can install Start Menu 8 by Iobit, a free software (beware the optional adware) to get rid of most of the annoyances in Windows 8. It will give you a Windows 7-like Start Menu, disable the sidebar, the hot corners, and allow you to boot directly from desktop.

Thanks Guys, All this is way beyond me, and I definately don't want to do anything illegal. Thanks for the help. My machine does have a license already, but I still do not know how to do, what your telling me. I think i'll just purchase win 7, and get someone to install, who knows what they are doing, because its definately not me! thanks again, George

[ratdude747]

Re: Dell Latitude D820 upgrade

no, i'm simply pointing out how to get a re-install image.
afterall, he probaby has a machine with a valid license on it.

if i advocate - it's for Linux, not "the devils operating-system"

Nope, The Dx20's and Dx30's were SLIC'd for Vista and below. Yes, one CAN mod the bios to activate 7 but I'm not going there on a public sub-forum.