Windows 10 likely to be incompatible?

JustAnotherSaver

that wrote: »

go to a dos prompt and type msinfo32
Control - A to select the page with all the text on it and make a new post and press control-V to paste the in a blank reply, and we will get an idea what you have.

Well i did, but i kept getting an error message when trying to post so i suspect MSE have auto-block on something which didn't like what i was posting.


Try it yourself to see if it happens to you.

Neil_Jones

Yeah, didn't work either. You can get the key information from the System section of the Control Panel or from the System Information you just opened - key details are OS Name, Processor, Installed Physical Memory, Total Physical Memory (if different from Installed Physical Memory) and System Manufacturer/Model (if filled).

JustAnotherSaver

JustAnotherSaver wrote: »

So in what regard would it be an issue?

Before we drift on too much, this question is pretty key here.

EveryWhere

Best solution for you, is to fit an inexpensive SSD as the Boot drive and install Windows 10 to it, using the GenuineTicket method to activate Windows 10.

That way you can iron out any possible issues without disturbing your existing install.

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forgotmyname

Ran windows 10 on a PC I built in 2006. No issues at all.

Some time after installing windows 10 I added an SSD and that really improved things.

Went from a dual core CPU tn an 8core 16 thread and in everyday tasks there is little difference. Major difference is the startup speed.

wongataa

JustAnotherSaver wrote: »

So in what regard would it be an issue? In terms of hacking the PC and gaining access to files?

Windows 10 is more secure than Windows 7. It is less likely to be hacked. Anyway, the operating system doesn't have much say in what websites you can or can not access. That is down to the web browser you use. The only issue you could come up against access websites is if you needed an up to date browser and you couldn't install one as the OS is to old. That doesn't apply to Windows 7 yet.

JustAnotherSaver

EveryWhere wrote: »

Best solution for you, is to fit an inexpensive SSD as the Boot drive and install Windows 10 to it, using the GenuineTicket method to activate Windows 10.

That way you can iron out any possible issues without disturbing your existing install.

https://www.7dayshop.com/products/patriot-memory-burst-ssd-solid-state-drive-2-5-sata-iii-internal-120gb-pbu120gs25ssdr
https://www.7dayshop.com/products/patriot-memory-burst-ssd-solid-state-drive-2-5-sata-iii-internal-240gb-pbu240gs25ssdr

Currently going through the process of removing all the crap i've accumulated over a number of years before i then do a total backup with the view to then move to Windows 10, maybe.

wongataa wrote: »

Windows 10 is more secure than Windows 7. It is less likely to be hacked. Anyway, the operating system doesn't have much say in what websites you can or can not access. That is down to the web browser you use. The only issue you could come up against access websites is if you needed an up to date browser and you couldn't install one as the OS is to old. That doesn't apply to Windows 7 yet.

I think maybe we have a misunderstanding? Not sure.


I wasn't meaning can i access my bank accounts in Windows 10, i was meaning is it more likely my accounts will be compromised by staying with Windows 7.

EveryWhere

JustAnotherSaver wrote: »

Currently going through the process of removing all the crap i've accumulated over a number of years before i then do a total backup with the view to then move to Windows 10, maybe.



I think maybe we have a misunderstanding? Not sure.


I wasn't meaning can i access my bank accounts in Windows 10, i was meaning is it more likely my accounts will be compromised by staying with Windows 7.

Perhaps you misunderstood. Unless your Windows 7 install is on an SSD, then why waste time messing around de-cluttering the old and slow HDD?

Make the move with a clean install to SSD, and then move the data that you need from the HDD to the SSD. Keep the HDD for storage only.

It's time to move on. No need to make a song and dance over it.

Neil_Jones

JustAnotherSaver wrote: »

I wasn't meaning can i access my bank accounts in Windows 10, i was meaning is it more likely my accounts will be compromised by staying with Windows 7.

The fraud protection systems of the bank mean they will be liable if fraud happens as a result of your using their online banking system.

However if you were to aggravate the circumstances by using a browser with more security holes in it than Swiss cheese and the fraud occurs because of that, then that becomes negligence on your part for not running up to date software (including the operating system and any programs you use).

When Windows 7 drops out of support next year and doesn't receive any new updates, you may be fine for the first month or so afterwards but as time passes and more holes are detected, you're more and more at risk and so the longer you use it the higher the risk of compromise.

almillar

Crazy. 2010 is almost new.

Come on now. That's a long time ago in computing. My hunch is that the computer will work, but it ain't 'almost new'.

Did you not think it worth posting the actual Motherboard details in order to get a definitive answer to your question?

Absolutely agree.
Motherboard, amount of RAM, graphics card, any other cards, printer etc. need to be checked.
Until then, generalisations. Very old stuff can run Windows 10. Almost anything that can run Vista can run 10. If there are 7, or Vista drivers, even XP or 2000 drivers, it'll probably work. There are certainly exceptions to this generalisation.
Win 10 is excellent at installing, and a big improvement over 7 at being 'up and running' without chasing drivers.

The motherboard is:
Asus M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3

Having USB3 is an excellent indicator that it will work. Any other hardware you need to check BEFORE getting into bother?

EveryWhere's suggestion of adding an SSD for your new OS is excellent though. This is an excellent time to do it, when you're already being disrupted - 2 birds with one stone. ~£25 for a 240GB drive will make a silly difference to load times.