[AT] OT-Windows 10

Mike M meulenms at gmx.com
Tue Feb 16 09:45:28 PST 2021


OK,
Laptop Dell
No DVD Drive
16MB of RAM
Processor is an Intel I7 2620 2.7 Ghz
64 bit
It's a Dell not sure of the model 6430 or something comes to mind.

Hope this helps, Thanks.

Mike M

On 2/16/2021 8:02 AM, William Parris wrote:
> I'm in the same situation as you are.  I still use Windows 7 and intend to
> continue using it as long as possible.  I have set up a second computer with
> Windows 10 Pro that I will use to install TurboTax software and do my taxes.
>
> That being said, my brother has an IT company and I often help him.  I do
> have a lot of experience with Windows 10.  If you look at Microsoft's
> minimum system requirements for Windows 10, don't believe them.  Although
> Windows 10 will be able to install on some of these machines it will work so
> poorly that it is practically unusable.  In order to give you any advice I
> need to know the following.
>
> Laptop or Desktop computer?
> DVD RW drive?
> Model of CPU processor and speed
> Amount of memory
> 32 bit or 64 bit
> Make and model number of computer
>
> I have just been trying Windows 20H2 loads on older computers during this
> time of extremely cold weather in South Texas where I live.  I will resume
> doing this today.  It seems that some computers will usably run (but not as
> fast as Windows 7) the current 20H2 version that would not run earlier
> versions.
>
> If you can give me this information, I will try to give you some advice.
>
> I haven't gotten to use my 1956 Ferguson 40 for about over a year and a half
> since I've been having some heart issues and this COVID situation.
>
> Have a good day,
> William
>
>
>
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> From: AT [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mike M
> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 1:40 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: [AT] OT-Windows 10
>
> Has anyone here been able to download windows 10, and have it act like
> windows 7? I love my windows 7, but it its not compatible  with the
> current tax preparation software Turbo-tax.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike M
>
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