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Inspiron 518 - 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:
http://www.crucial.com/upgrade/Dell-memory/Inspiron+Desktops+/Inspiron+518-upgrades.html
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 29/04/2013
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
* Requires Internet Connection.
SATA
Video
Intel [Variant A] (The Intel Update Utility under Chipset should get the latest driver)
ATI AutoUpdate [Variant B]
nVidea AutoUpdate [Variant C]
Communication
Conexant D850 Diagnostics Utility
Ethernet
Realtek RTL81XX PCI-E Network Connection
Wireless
Dell Wireless 1390/1395/1490/1505
Audio
Card Reader
Dell Media Card Reader with Integrated Bluetooth Module (CAB-200), Media Card
Reader 19-1 with Integrated Bluetooth*