Installing an OS

tombruton87

windows 7 will install no problem.

windows xp you will most likely need to source some sata drivers

silkyuk9

NiftyDigits wrote: »

It may not be as simple as that, as you may need to change a BIOS setting.
Installiing SP1 can be an annoyance, as you then have to add the Service Packs. But once you have the machine, I will help with the installation and activation.

Not sure which Motherboard is installed or whether there are XP Drivers available. We will see and overcome any issues.

Have a few blank CD-R and DVD media to hand.

Its the pc you told me about BTW

pcombo

Well Dell still have windows 98 drivers for Dell GX150.

So im guessing getting windows xp drivers wont be that hard.
.....

Then again not all motherboard makers will be like Dell.

System

pcombo wrote: »

Well Dell still have windows 98 drivers for Dell GX150.

So im guessing getting windows xp drivers wont be that hard.
.....

Then again not all motherboard makers will be like Dell.

Dell only do up to 98 for this PC http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/uk/en/ukdhs1/Product/optiplex-gx150

T_T_2

st999 wrote: »

Once again someone asks on here how to install windows OS on a computer and the first answer is

is it genuine?

What business is it of yours whether it is genuine or not?.

Aside from the technical implications, how about the fact that people may not want to assist someone in using software without a license? If someone is asking for advice and those vending the advice have questions about the legality then they should be allowed to ask without being jumped on.

silkyuk9

this is the pc ive bought.

http://www.ebuyer.com/389623-zoostorm-desktop-pc-7873-1066

Kirito

silkyuk9 wrote: »

windows 7 came with this pc but im going back to XP as I liked it better, but may also get the Windows 8 just incase, at £25 daft not too

You can get Windows 8 for £14.99. They have an offer that if you purchased a Windows 7 PC after June 2012 then you would eligible for the discount.

However.... They don't actually verify this and you aren't required to provide any proof except running the installer from any Windows 7 machine (as long as it's legit) , so you might want to check it out. It's widely known and hasn't been closed yet so it's a safe bet that Microsoft are actually using it to kick start windows 8 sales

I can't currently post links, but just google search "Windows upgrade offer"

silkyuk9

ive looked at the reviews for the pc, I just hope that putting in an OS is quite simple otherwise im !!!!!!ed!

NiftyDigits

Kirito wrote: »

You can get Windows 8 for £14.99. They have an offer that if you purchased a Windows 7 PC after June 2012 then you would eligible for the discount.

However.... They don't actually verify this and you aren't required to provide any proof except running the installer from any Windows 7 machine (as long as it's legit) , so you might want to check it out. It's widely known and hasn't been closed yet so it's a safe bet that Microsoft are actually using it to kick start windows 8 sales

I can't currently post links, but just google search "Windows upgrade offer"

It is verified by you having to enter the Product Key from the COA of your newly purchased laptop. No key, no discount.

NiftyDigits

silkyuk9 wrote: »

ive looked at the reviews for the pc, I just hope that putting in an OS is quite simple otherwise im !!!!!!ed!

Don't worry. Just let us know when you have it. Then I can verify the Motherboard etc.