http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=82757
There are steps on that link that show you how to change the compatibility.
Yes.
Yes, you can.
No, your laptop does not need 4GB of RAM to run Windows 8. The basic specifications for Windows 8 is 2GB for 64-bit or 1 GB for 32-bit. 4GB would help with the processor but would not be necessary.
The windows HP laptop is really small and functional. It's light to carry around and the customer service from Microsoft is very efficient for using it if you have any issues.
You can't, Vista Basic does not have it. It's not that much better anyway. The "windows flip 3D" thingy is pretty useless too, it's like a fancy version of Alt + Tab, plus it gets boring fast
The system requirements are: You would need a computer or laptop that runs windows and also a power cable. It requires less than 200mb of data which will probably be free on any basic computer note or laptop.
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Windows seven home basic, or more commonly known as windows 7 starter is mainly used for netbooks that don't have very much RAM and hard drive space, and alos maybe not as much processing power. If you have a notebook laptop or a desktop PC consider Windows 7 Home Premium. Windows 7 starter lacks some features that home premium has like windows aero's transparency to save RAM and hard drive space for lower end computers.
Many new computers do not come with Windows Vista Basic. Some of the older ones do. You can request that they put Windows Vista basic on your computer upon purchasing.
This laptop is not good for image and video editing. This laptop is great for basic internet and email work.
because vista home basic only has the basic theme not the aero one
You can get an IBM ThinkPad T series laptop on eBay for under 100USD. Just make sure that the seller has good feedback and the laptop isn't listed as "for parts". The ThinkPad T41 and T61 are both stable, basic computers that will do what you need them to do and they often come with Windows XP as opposed to Vista or 7, which is a plus as far as system stability and ease of use.