Which version of windows 7 86x fits old computer 2 gb cpu i3

give details about the hardware side. which os was previously installed? I would try W7 pro perhaps except if drivers are not available. Have a look on manufacturer side to see if it's ok.

 

You've got a PM.

 

For windows 7 in particular, updating a clean MSFT iso is one of the worst decisions you could make.
An updated image is currently the best course of action.

 

can i get PMs too? i lcan i get PMs too? im looking for the best version for my old laptop too... my hp pavvilion g6 grpahics do not support win 10 ):

 

@MGadAllah Pick whichever one you like. My point was I don't recommend clean images + updating through windows update.

 

why not ?

 

Because of how messed up Windows Update is at the moment. Read the hotfix sticky.

 

My father in law called me in a panic, the monthly updates keep failing, a day later did a new search for updates and all installed fine.

 

how can you explain this ?

 

MSFT re-released working ones?

 

In case the machine has 4GB ram i would suggest installing 64bit version.

 

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Why would an i3 machine(even if it's a first gen i3) have problems with drivers?

 

It was a overall note.

 

An overall note which is not 100% relevant, considering the hardware discussed in this thread.
It would apply when talking about some old, single-core Pentium/Athlon with 4GB of DDR memory, which in turn is a very rare case, at least in my experience.
Both questions(which version should I use) are answered. Yes, I did answer one of them via PM, because homebrew stuff was involved(not allowed on the public pages of the forum). Point was it's a bit more hassle-free to use a clean, slipstreamed image(no funky visual/"performance"/w/e mods to it) as opposed to an untouched MSDN image(or just make one yourself). The line suggesting x64 on a 4GB+ machine is also on point, as there's no mention of ancient hardware with shaky 64-bit driver support anywhere in the thread.
Overall notes are useful mostly when they're on point.

 

Surely you notest that it was a reply to this quote only, as you already had replied and pm.

 

I would like to suggest you use Win 64 bit with less extra software only few which is very useful like one AV + IDM and other which you really need it.