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    Any problems with drivers when installing Win7 onto a Studio 1555 (clean install)?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by tracerit, Nov 29, 2009.

  1. tracerit

    tracerit Notebook Consultant

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    I'm currently running Vista 32bit now on the Studio 1555 and i'm planning on doing a clean install of Windows 7 32bit Ultimate. Will Win7 install all the drivers or will I be required to download certain drivers?

    I'm also using RMClock to undervolt the CPU, will i have any problems using this program on WIN7?
     
    tracerit, Nov 29, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Ain't done it myself, but I doubt 7 will get all your drivers for you. For newer machines, I can usually get most drivers by default and/or through Windows update, but you may still need to get one or two obscure ones from Dell. If Dell doesn't have 7 drivers for the 1555, you should just try the Vista drivers...

    As far as I know, RMClock does work in 32bit 7, though. Unless you turn off UAC, it'll bug you about modifying your system at startup for not so great justice.
     
    Commander Wolf, Nov 30, 2009
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  3. SomeFormOFhuman

    SomeFormOFhuman has the dumbest username.

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    Dell has Win 7 drivers for the 1555, and it should work. Just recently I got it installed on a 1555, all well and smooth. RMclock works with Win 7. Not a problem, just disable UAC like what commander said, and you're all set. Good luck.
     
    SomeFormOFhuman, Nov 30, 2009
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  4. tracerit

    tracerit Notebook Consultant

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    thanks for the help! :) can't wait to upgrade, just making a list of all programs to reinstsall and settings to configure :)
     
    tracerit, Nov 30, 2009
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