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Dimension 3100 - Windows 7 64 Bit
This model and Operating System is not supported by Dell.
Remarks: This system might not run Windows 7 64 bit depending on the processor installed. Run the Intel Processor Identification utility to confirm.
It is recommended to upgrade it to 4 GB of RAM (note 2 GB of RAM is the official maximum):
http://www.crucial.com/store/partspecs.aspx?IMODULE=CT2KIT25664AA800
The integrated Video Card isn't great for running Windows 7, see this thread for more details about upgrading the hardware in this unit:
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/disk-drives/f/3534/p/19503827/20355717.aspx#20355717
Note I don't get comments on my wikies so you are best to either private message me by clicking on my name on the top right or start a new thread in the Microsoft OS Forum.
Always state model of Dell and Operating System including whether it is 32 or 64 bit when posting.
Updated 16/04/2013
Windows 7
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit with Service Pack 1 English .iso (Digital River)
For more languages and versions see Windows 7 Direct Download Links by Jan Krohn.
To create media from this .iso and install Windows 7 see Windows Reinstallation Guide.
Note: You will need a valid product key for this .iso which you must purchase by buying a retail license. Alternatively you can evaluate for 30 days by not entering a product key.
BIOS
OS Updates
**requires internet connection
System utilities
Chipset
SATA
Video
Audio
Install the registry file and then the audio driver.