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‎05-18-2016 05:54 PM

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Product: Pavilion dv6500
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista

Do you have a recommendation regarding whether it would be better to upgrade from Windows Vista (32) to Win 7 (32), or do a new installation to Win 7(64).  Laptop currently has 4 GB RAM installed.  Should i expect any noticeable performance improvement with the additional hassle of installing Win 7 (64)?  I assume I need to pay money to MS either way (?)

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‎05-18-2016 08:38 PM - edited ‎05-18-2016 08:44 PM

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This Windows 7 Guide  may prove helpful in doing the clean installation:

 

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Operating-System-and-Recovery/General-Windows-7-Upgrade-Guide-...

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‎05-18-2016 06:35 PM - edited ‎05-18-2016 06:39 PM

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A clean install would likely give a much snappier OS. And yes it is going to require some cash.A clean install will also allow 32bit or 64bit installation. 32bit is a little harder to find,btw.

 

Example:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

 OR:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416803

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‎05-18-2016 08:38 PM - edited ‎05-18-2016 08:44 PM

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This Windows 7 Guide  may prove helpful in doing the clean installation:

 

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Operating-System-and-Recovery/General-Windows-7-Upgrade-Guide-...

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‎05-18-2016 08:44 PM

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... Plus, the 64-bit installation lets the system use the full 4 GB of RAM?

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‎05-18-2016 08:47 PM

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Yes.

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‎05-18-2016 09:23 PM

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I have a Pavilion dv6604nr with s/n:  CNF7391WR3 and p/n: GS676UA#ABA that came with Windows Vista.  Can HP check to see if it has an option for a free upgrade to Windows 7?

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