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‎02-28-2017 09:26 AM

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Product: Pavilion d4996t
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista

I will be upgrading my OS from 32-bit Vista Ultimate to Windows 10 Pro. I have run the update program and was told that my computer will handle/accept Windows 10. Prior to doing the install, should I upgrade any of my hardware or software (drivers)? I am particularly interested in my network hardware / software. And how about after the update, should I plan on making any changes or will the upgrade run smoothly? Thank You.

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‎02-28-2017 04:41 PM

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@Alaskagriz,

That machine is 8 years old. My recomendation would be an upgrade DVD to WIN 7 Ultimate. 

Here is the part SKU  (just for your search).  Still has update support until 04/2020.

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HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
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Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.

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‎02-28-2017 03:26 PM

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@Alaskagriz,

The last driver's on HP's site are for WIN 7.

This system is feedback driven thru Solution and Kudo flags. It's the only means of knowing if you have been served. Please click Accept as Solution, if your problem is solved. To say THANK YOU, press the "thumbs up symbol" to render a KUDO. You can render both Solution and KUDO..

HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.
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‎02-28-2017 04:02 PM

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Do I have to get drivers from HP?

Is changing some of my hardware a feasible solution?

Can I get drivers directly from the manufacturer?

Is my best solution to just upgrade to Windows 7 and forget Windows 10?

Thanks for your help / expertise.

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‎02-28-2017 04:41 PM

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@Alaskagriz,

That machine is 8 years old. My recomendation would be an upgrade DVD to WIN 7 Ultimate. 

Here is the part SKU  (just for your search).  Still has update support until 04/2020.

This system is feedback driven thru Solution and Kudo flags. It's the only means of knowing if you have been served. Please click Accept as Solution, if your problem is solved. To say THANK YOU, press the "thumbs up symbol" to render a KUDO. You can render both Solution and KUDO..

HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.
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‎02-28-2017 05:28 PM

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Thanks Dean!  I used the link that you sent from:https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/637645-REG/Microsoft_GLC_00184_Windows_7_Ultimate_32.html

 

but the product is no longer availabe fro them.  I'll search the net to see if anyone else has it.

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‎03-01-2017 10:14 AM

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Although I knew BH was out-of-stock, the part number is what you needed.

Happy hunting. If you do not find it, please let me know.

This system is feedback driven thru Solution and Kudo flags. It's the only means of knowing if you have been served. Please click Accept as Solution, if your problem is solved. To say THANK YOU, press the "thumbs up symbol" to render a KUDO. You can render both Solution and KUDO..

HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.
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