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The forum discussion centers on graphics issues experienced after upgrading a Dell Studio 1737 to Windows 7, with the original poster noting gradual deterioration despite some visual refresh when highlighted. A respondent advises performing a clean install of Windows 7, recommends updating drivers—preferably using Vista drivers if Windows 7-specific ones are unavailable—and suggests that most Vista drivers are compatible, as per Dell's guidance. Overall, the conversation offers troubleshooting advice focused on driver updates to resolve graphics problems following the Windows 7 upgrade.
The forum discussion centers on graphics issues experienced after upgrading a Dell Studio 1737 to Windows 7, with the original poster noting gradual deterioration despite some visual refresh when highlighted. A respondent advises performing a clean install of Windows 7, recommends updating drivers—preferably using Vista drivers if Windows 7-specific ones are unavailable—and suggests that most Vista drivers are compatible, as per Dell's guidance. Overall, the conversation offers troubleshooting advice focused on driver updates to resolve graphics problems following the Windows 7 upgrade.
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kemical
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Hi Peterjame,
microsoft reccomends that a clean install is the best way to install windows 7 especially if upgrading from xp. You may find that updating the driver helps and drivers for your system can be found here:
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Don't worry if they are vista drivers as these should work with 7 as reccomended by Dell here:
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microsoft reccomends that a clean install is the best way to install windows 7 especially if upgrading from xp. You may find that updating the driver helps and drivers for your system can be found here:
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(see screenshot)
Don't worry if they are vista drivers as these should work with 7 as reccomended by Dell here:
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