[AT] OT-Windows 10

[Stephen Offiler]

Mike, the service tag will give you all the specifics about model # and
specs as it left the factory.  This link shows you how:

https://www.parts-people.com/find_model.htm


SO



On Tue, Feb 16, 2021 at 12:45 PM Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:

> 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
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > 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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