what version of vista should i install? hp pavilion dv 6663 us.

[kyle222]

My HDD recently BSOD. I just purchase a replacement and I dont have recovery disks. What version of windows vista should I be (Purchasing) installing. 32 or 64 bit? Thank you......

hp pavilion dv 6663 us notebook

Product Number GY140UA#ABA Microprocessor 2.2 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-64 Microprocessor Cache 512KB+512KB L2 Cache Memory 2048MB DDR2 (2 x 1024) Memory Max Up to 4096 MB (Up to 1 GB may not be available due to 32-bit operating system resource requirements) Video Graphics NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M Video Memory Up to 559 MB Hard Drive 160GB (5400RPM) Multimedia Drive LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support Display 15.4" WXGA High-Definition BrightView Widescreen (1280 x 800)

[CherylG]

Your laptop came with 2 gb of memory so I would install 32bit OS. Since you are buying a disk why not just go with>> Windows 7 

Or, you might want to phone HP to see if Recovery Disks are still available for your laptop, usually less than $20.>> Contact HP

[parvez_tech]

Hi,

You need to install Windows Vista Ultimate 32 Bit as per the product specifications of your notebook.

As there is no online ordering option to get the recovery disks for your notebook, so in this case you can call HP Technical Support and check if they can still provide you the recovery disks. Otherwise you'll have to install a retail version of windows vista.

[kyle222]

I had upgraded to 7 and wasnt sure if maybe thats why my HDD BSOD. In your opinion is windows 7 really that much better?

Pros?

Cons?

[parvez_tech]

Hi,

Yes, Windows 7 is much better than Vista. It is more stable and uses less system resources than Windows Vista. Just check in microsoft website if your system meets the requirements to install Windows 7. As you were able to install it so the BSOD should be driver related.

[kyle222 · Accepted solution]

Thanks guys. I'll do a little more research as to which system will work best for me. I really appriciate your quick responses. You have ansered my questions.

[CherylG]

I upgraded my DV281US from Vista to Windows 7 soon after it was released, no problems.