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‎03-23-2020 01:27 PM

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Product: Pavilion dv7t-4100 CTO Select Edition Entertainment notebook
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

I'd like to upgrade this older laptop, now running Windows 7 pro, to Windows 10.  I've read that it's possible and that it's not possible.  Can I upgrade it or do I need to buy a new computer?  What is your experience?

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‎03-23-2020 02:08 PM

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Hi:

 

The only way you will be able to know is if you try it.

 

But don't do it if your notebook has the AMD/Intel switchable graphics, because that configuration will not work right on W10, and there are no drivers available.

 

It is possible the wifi and audio won't work.

 

I certainly would not buy W10 with no guarantee it will work, but you may still be able to get the upgrade for free.

 

See the info at the link below...

 

https://www.zdnet.com/article/heres-how-you-can-still-get-a-free-windows-10-upgrade/

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