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bermary
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I have just changed my laptop from one that used to run on windows 7 the new one now runs on windows 10 the printer I have a epson sx445w used to work ok with windows 7 but I want to make it work with the new computer,I still have the installation disc but considering I'm a numptie at anything to do with computers would I be able to do this myself or would I be best off paying someone to have it done,if it is easy to do would someone explain how please

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  • Inner_Zone
    Inner_Zone Posts: 2,856 Forumite
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    bermary wrote: »
    I have just changed my laptop from one that used to run on windows 7 the new one now runs on windows 10 the printer I have a epson sx445w used to work ok with windows 7 but I want to make it work with the new computer,I still have the installation disc but considering I'm a numptie at anything to do with computers would I be able to do this myself or would I be best off paying someone to have it done,if it is easy to do would someone explain how please

    First thing to do is find out if the printer is compatible with Windows 10, not all are. Check the manufactures website for a Windows 10 driver.
  • Le_Kirk
    Le_Kirk Posts: 25,896 Forumite
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    Found this for you on Microsoft site. Go right to the bottom, someone claims to have sorted it.
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