Slow PC

Philippines
June 27, 2012 7:48pm CST
My laptop is really running slow since I changed my OS into Windows 7. Maybe it is not compatible with the memory and other stuffs in my PC. I want to downgrade my OS to XP again. I tried installing windows XP but it said that it will not be able to install it since I have already a newer version of OS. I've searched it on the internet on how to do it but it said that I need the windows.old file to downgrade. Unfortunately I already deleted the said folder. Does someone here can help me solve my problem aside from upgrading my memory? Good day and thanks in advance.
3 responses
@Chikezie (385)
• Malaysia
28 Jun 12
I do not actually know if PC can be downgraded after it has been upgraded. My system was Vista when I bought it and when it became very slow, I converted it to Window 7 and so far am enjoying it. I have not experienced any regret about it. However, there might be possibilities when you go the internet and make search. Hope you will get the right guide.
• Philippines
2 Jul 12
I really want to downgrade my OS. The windows.old folder was already deleted in my system that's why I can't perform downgrading my OS back to XP again. Is there other ways that I can downgrade my OS?
@Chikezie (385)
• Malaysia
2 Jul 12
As you said the full install will be better for an upgrading but downgrading, will full install be the better option?
@Chikezie (385)
• Malaysia
30 Jun 12
Formatting any system is very easy to do. But to downgrade I do not know how what will be required for that.
@diala84 (138)
• United States
28 Jun 12
Windows 7 recommends at least 1Gb of RAM to install. Anything less and your computer will have a difficult/impossible time trying to run. If you at least have that requirement then there are some programs that can help your computer run smoother. I check download.com for free software and see what people recommend to help with computer performance. I like using Advanced system care (free version) to help with performance issues. I like using chrome browser as it seems to take up much less memory than internet explorer or firefox. If your computer doesn't meet the requirement then there is not much I can help you with.
• Philippines
2 Jul 12
That's the reason why my PC got slower because I have only 512MB RAM. This is the reason why I want to go back to XP. But I didn't how to.
@Harold_ks (1673)
28 Jun 12
It will really slow down since Windows 7 occupies more hard disk space as well as memory. If your computer specs is not that high, it's always better to stick with Windows XP. If you want to bring back your Windows XP,you have to reformat your hard disk. But before doing that, don't forget to backup your files first and make your drivers and installers available. That is my suggestion. But if other's has better solution then go for it. Have a good day as well!
• Philippines
28 Jun 12
I tried to reformat my PC but I really have a problem regarding this. MAybe I'll try to look for other options. Thanks by the way.