Win 10 auto upgrade not completed because old Bios

barnaclebill

Had a message that an auto Win 10 upgrade was not completed because of my laptops old Bios, everything still works ok so should I be concerened?

TheRightOne

There should be a sticky stating that everyone that asks for help should be posting full details of the device in question. Absolutely ridiculous that one assumes that every device is exactly the same.

Neil_Jones

barnaclebill said:

Had a message that an auto Win 10 upgrade was not completed because of my laptops old Bios, everything still works ok so should I be concerened?

What is your laptop make and model?

poppellerant

barnaclebill said:

Had a message that an auto Win 10 upgrade was not completed because of my laptops old Bios, everything still works ok so should I be concerened?

I don't think you should be concerned about not being to upgrade, but I would certainly encourage all machines with internet access to be as secure as possible - this also includes using the most up-to-date and stable build of operating system.

As above, post the make and model of your laptop so we can better help you.

barnaclebill

Dell Inspiron 1720, about 12 years old upgraded with SSD and max memory, Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 2X1.8 GHz, it upgraded to Win 10 about a year ago with no problems. Mainly worried about security if not upgrading

inspectorperez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=synnVWN3WGQ

This YouTube upload may be worth a watch to get a handle on any increased risk by not updating.

jon81uk

Can you run the Dell support program to update the Bios?

[Deleted User]

Unfortunately it looks like Dell don't support Windows 10 on that laptop, it looks unlikely that even if you are on the latest BIOS A09 from 2011 then it still will give the update problems.
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-uk/drivers/supportedos/inspiron-1720?ref=oscompatibilitymsg

A least check you are on the latest BIOS anyway with the Dell Update tool or the online version:
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-uk?app=drivers

Shame really because many laptops of that era still work well on Windows 10. 

Neil_Jones

The question is more whether there would be a BIOS update available for a 12 year old computer.  Most manufacturers stop issuing them after 18 months or so.

The service tag will determine what's available on the website.  But a quick Google based on the model suggests the last BIOS update was in 2008, so the machine may be older than the OP thinks, even though they'd have had it after manufacture, obviously.

poppellerant

That Dell Inspiron 1720 looks very similar to a Dell Inspiron 1525 that I maintain for a friend.  And the Dell Inspiron 1525 does indeed run Windows 10 with no problems, even when, by the owner's own admission, the laptop is antiquated

If you want to be cautious, then use the free version of Macrium Reflect to create an image of how your system stands just now.  Then you have something to fall back on if things go wrong.

barnaclebill

thanks for all the replies,I downloaded the Dell support pack and it checked my system and found no problems and my bios is the last one A09. Pity I may start looking for a new computer, I like this 17" HD screen and the large keyboard with number pad and since I fitted the SSD it is fast enough for my use. I will just keep everything backed up and keep an eye out for a suitable replacement, might even consider a desktop Thanks again to all who answered my request.