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    Windows 7 on newer laptop?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by meh_, Apr 18, 2020.

  1. meh_

    meh_ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can i run windows 7 on the newer laptop i know i'll have to jump threw some hoops to get it working

    Has anyone successfully installed windows 7?

    i have windows 7 ultimate retail copy


    the one with the 8750H or 9750H... i did find the USB 3.1 drivers for


    windows 7 Official dell driver the last update was 2019
    says:
    Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
    Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver for Intel C610 series Chipset Family
    Intel USB 3.0/3.1 eXtensible Host Controller
    Intel USB 3.0/3.1 eXtensible Host Controller Driver
    Claims
    Windows 7 32bit or 64bit OS support

    I know how to split stream the OS using nliteOS
     
    meh_, Apr 18, 2020
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    Spartan@HIDevolution Company Representative

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    The answer for you is a BIG NO! [​IMG]
     
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    Spartan@HIDevolution, Apr 18, 2020
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