2006-12-28 05:02:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If you still have 20GB free space on your hard drive it should work fine:
Minimum supported system requirements
PCs that meet the minimum supported system requirements will be able to run the core features of Windows Vista with the basic user experience.
Windows Vista Minimum Supported System Requirements
Processor
800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1
System Memory
512 MB
GPU
SVGA (800x600)
Graphics Memory
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HDD
20 GB
HDD Free Space
15 GB
Optical Drive
CD-ROM drive2
Audio
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Internet
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1 Processor speed is specified as the nominal operational processor frequency for the device. Some processors have power management which allows the processor to run at a lower rate to save power.
2 The CD-ROM may be external (not integral, not built into the system).
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HP Pavilion A1210IN Desktop
Intel P-IV Processor519K Intel EMT64T (3.06 Ghz, 533 Mhz)FSB, 1 MB L2 Cache),915 GV intel Chipset Mother Board, 256MB (400 Mhz DDR RAM), DVD Combo CDWriter(16X DVD-ROM; 48X CD-R, 32X CD-RW, 48X CD-ROM) , 80GB (7200 RPM) SATA Hard Disk Drive, 56Kbps Internal Modem, Integrated 10/100 BaseT network interface (Broadband Ready) , Integrated Intel� GMA 900 Graphics (up to 128MB of dynamic video memory),Integrated Intel� High Definition Audio - 7.1 Surround Sound Ready, Harmon Kardon Satellite Speakers, Harmon Kardon Sub-Woofer, HP deluxe multimedia keyboard, Optical Scroll Mouse, 9-in-1 Digital Media Reader supporting: CompactFlash Type I/II, SmartMedia (SM), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro (MS/MS PRO), IBM Micro Drive, xD Media, 17�Flat Monitor, Win XP Home SP2, Norton Antivirus 2005, Warranty one year.
2006-12-28 05:12:23 · answer #1 · answered by Indiana Jones 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft has a tool you can use to see if you system can run Vista. Use the link below to download the tool.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx
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2006-12-28 05:07:00 · answer #2 · answered by Michael D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you computer states that it is capable for Vista, then yes. You could find that out on a sticker pasted on your computer. If you dont' see that, you probably shoudln't. Because it will work, but it might slow down your computer because it's not vista capable.
2006-12-28 05:09:22 · answer #3 · answered by Correct 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please go to this Microsoft link for all the info you need before attempting an upgrade :
Windows Vista Capable and Premium Ready PCs
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
regards,
Philip T
2006-12-28 05:06:33 · answer #4 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it wont
you only have 256 RAM and some of that is being used for grfx since that pile of junk doesnt have a dedicated graphics card...
My advice - buy a new system, and not an HP or Compcrap
2006-12-28 05:17:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you meet all the requirements Vista needs to run.
Check your system and the requirements carefully first!
2006-12-28 05:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows vista has specific requirements.....
check the link below so that you can determine that.
i hope this helps you.
note: u should download the vista advisor from this site:
2006-12-28 05:08:55 · answer #7 · answered by MKZ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor/default.mspx
2006-12-28 05:08:55 · answer #8 · answered by enthios2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't.
2006-12-28 05:04:31 · answer #9 · answered by killer boot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋