Should I upgrade Windows?

I have a HP laptop with a processor core 2 Duo running Windows Vista. It's one of those huge media notebooks with a built-in HD, CD player. It is the HD format that was competing with Blu - ray a few years ago. It has 4 GB of RAM and works well, except that missing a dll that is causing the error messages. I found a web site hosted by Microsoft, I think, which detects and installs the missing DLL. My problem is that my teenage son has used the computer and contracted many types of malicious software. Even if I scanned and eliminated what we found, I always fear to enter a credit card to pay for the service of the DLL. My question is whether I should upgrade to a newer version of Windows by formatting the hard drive completely? The Microsoft program that detects the indicated material that I can use a 32-bit version of Windows. The Windows upgrade would take more space on my hard drive? Would it not slower? And finally, there are the drivers in support of my old CD player? The hard drive is only 1 Gig, which was considered as big at that time. But the manual says that it is easy to replace. It would cost thousands to replace the computer with a new similar model, if they are still made. This monster has a 21-inch screen and is ideal for watching movies. And if I just stick with Vista, can I pay for missing DLLs by phone? Thanks in advance for any help.

Hello

I'm sorry, but the size of your hard drive in no 1 GB.

Vista will not install on 1 GB

And if you have a site "Microsft" that will search for and provides drivers, it's a scam.

You can reinstall Vista on a HP by pressing F11 at startup.

http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?DocName=c00809678&cc=us&destPage=document&LC=en&tmp_docname=c00809678

"Turn on the computer and immediately press the F11 key several times , about once a second, until the opening of Recovery Manager.
 
Get drivers for your HP computer:
 
Equip your model number and operating system.
 
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Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

"Windows 7 system requirements"

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

"Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

Windows 7 upgrade paths:

http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

«Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

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Follow these steps before you buy Windows 8.

Check if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has Windows 8 drivers available for your model.

If this is not available, Windows 8 do not install and work properly for you.

Download and run the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant of to see if your machine is compatible Windows 8:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8

"System requirements" Windows 8 ".

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/system-requirements

See you soon.

 
 

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