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3. There are some great tips at the end

Reply to splat (Reply #2)

Sat Nov 16, 2019, 12:55 AM

Nov 2019

He tells you how to make the interface look like Windows XP or Windows 7.

Lots of great info. even if you don't care to do it right now.

Not sure how much RAM you need, that is what my question is.

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How to Upgrade for Free to Windows 10 Home or Pro [View all] CountAllVotes Nov 2019 OP

Thanks for posting this. Ohiya Nov 2019 #1

Please let us know if it works n/t splat Nov 2019 #2

There are some great tips at the end CountAllVotes Nov 2019 #3

Many thanks. lpbk2713 Nov 2019 #4

You are most welcome CountAllVotes Nov 2019 #5

I did this last night-success! Boxerfan Jan 2020 #6

Glad to know it worked for you CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #7

No printer-avoiding the ink scam Boxerfan Jan 2020 #8

I have an HP 4500 Envy CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #11

Go laser Timewas Jan 2020 #26

You are like me, I hate the Windows 10 interface at140 Jan 2020 #22

Yes, I hate Windows 10 CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #24

You hated lace up shoes as well Aussie105 Jan 2020 #27

Do not like Vista, Windows 8, Windows 98 1st ed. either CountAllVotes Feb 2020 #30

upgrade? LPBBEAR Mar 2021 #34

I'm at the library doing this right now. Thank you. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #9

Let me know how it goes CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #12

Problems. I had to turn off my computer. The library was closing. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #13

Wow, that sucks! CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #14

Troubles galore. I was on the phone with a (legit) MS tech. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #15

When I click on that link it redirects me to a Microsoft site CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #18

Reply, Wednesday a.m.: mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #20

If I do get all this laptop updated, it will need a battery. It has none now. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #16

I tend to buy that kind of stuff on ebay CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #17

I couldn't do this if I weren't on WiFi. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #19

Wednesday morning: success! mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #21

I am so glad this worked out for you! CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #23

Thanks chwaliszewski Jan 2020 #25

A great big thank you for this! 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2020 #28

Still works Duckerington Feb 2020 #29

Good to know! CountAllVotes Feb 2020 #31

It's still working krispos42 Mar 2021 #33

Post removed Post removed Mar 2021 #32

Win10 "Upgrades" LPBBEAR Mar 2021 #35

Linux Mint might be a good place to start. hunter Apr 2021 #36

Mint LPBBEAR Apr 2021 #37