It says 1.58Ghz and 192MB RAM. What does this mean and if it isn't enough, how much will it cost to get it 'vista ready'?
2007-01-28 20:29:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
The processor speed (1.58 Ghz) looks good, but you will need more memory (RAM). According to Microsoft's site, you need a MINIMUM of: 800 mhz processor, 512 MB RAM, and a 20 Gig hard drive with 15 Gig free. This also depends whether you get the basic version or the premium version of Vista. To be "premium ready" is recommended 1 Ghz processor or better, 1 GB (gigabyte) of RAM, and a 40 Gig hard drive with 15 Gig free. In my experience, I like lots of applications, and use applications that eat hard drive space, so the bigger the hard drive, the better. My recommendation: upgrade to 1 Gig of RAM, plus the biggest hard drive you can comfortably afford, or else make sure you have at least 15 G of free space on your hard drive. Most new computers come with at least 80 G hard drives.
2007-01-28 20:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by userafw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, you will need at least:
- An 800 MHz processor
- 512 MB of RAM
- A 20 GB hard drive with 15 GB of free space
For more detailed requirements, visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/systemrequirements.mspx
Or instead, you can download the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor tool to check your laptop compatibility from:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx
Hope it will help
2007-01-29 04:43:59 · answer #2 · answered by aal_ani@wrk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems your laptop is WAY out of vista specs. you better check the comparison of your laptop at www.pcpitstop.com and click vista readiness test. The recommended spec i think is sufficient is 1GB ram, 2Ghz Pentium Core 2 Duo motherboard, and a whole lot of HD space, and a powerful graphic card for smooth graphic performance
by the way, running vista on laptops is a battery power killer,so consider wisely
2007-01-29 04:39:03 · answer #3 · answered by LegionOfDoom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the minimum is about 512 ram. And probably 1gig or more ram for full features. I would just keep that laptop for little longer and get whole new laptop.
2007-01-29 04:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say to run it smoothly you need 2 GB.
2007-01-29 07:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by The Master 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-01-29 04:48:53 · answer #6 · answered by Abtin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋