From: Tinkerer on 22 Feb 2010 15:12 "Joel" <Joel(a)NoSpam.com> wrote in message news:68qtn5halros0qjqba4nhi9ba5rjv7vaqu(a)4ax.com... > "Trimble Bracegirdle" <no-spam(a)never.spam> wrote: > >> I'm now trying out & planning to fully buy Windows 7 64bit . >> The Hardware has an well established Win XP 32bit install >> where the SAGEM 800(a)Fast USB Modem gives me OK performance >> for years now. >> >> This type of basic USB Modem will not work with WINDOWS 7 . >> So looks like I will have to buy a replacement Router type . >> But looking (at great tiring length ..sigh !) has not found me a good >> alternative . >> ..I'm in the UK.. >> Most I've looked at do not say WIN 7 & many say won't work. >> >> Can people please give some suggestions about what to buy >> for a Basic single Computer & standard 'Phone installation that does >> not need the complexity & cost of Multi port Router & Wireless. >> (\__/) >> (='.'=) >> (")_(") mouse (We Are In The UK) >> > > USB and MODEM shouldn't be a problem (I am using over a decade USB and > MODEM without any problem). But upgrading to Windows 7 you may want to > check for GRAPHIC and AUDIO cards USB and MODEM shouldn't be a problem IF the USB drivers work with Windows 7. many don't and many will not be updated. -- Tinkerer |