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01-04-2024 12:03 PM - edited 01-04-2024 12:04 PM
I enjoy my Windows 7 PC because it is fast.
My is awesome and running fast on Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) .
But now I need to upgrade to Windows 10 from my HP 500-205t Desktop
Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 CPU @ 3.20GHZ with 8GB RAM
I read that the Intel Core i5-4570 (above) works on Windows 10.
But Is this computer compatible with Windows 10?
Note: The WindowsPCHealthCheckSetup on the hp and Microsoft websites is only for Windows 10 to Windows 11. It doesn't check for Windows 7 to Windows 10 upgrade.
01-04-2024 12:18 PM
Hi:
HP supports your PC for W10 as there are drivers on the support page.
HP Pavilion 500-205t CTO Desktop PC Software and Driver Downloads | HP® Support
The bad news is that Microsoft recently closed the loophole which allowed users to continue to get the free upgrade to W10 from older operating systems.
It's official: No more free Windows 10 upgrades | ZDNET
That means that you would have to pay to upgrade to W10 which would cost $99 for W10 Home from Microsoft.