Can I update to windows 10?

[David]

I have an HP 5008 mt. It is running windows 7, so almost nothing (amaon prime, netflix) is compatible.
It has 4 gb of memory, a 3.2 gig processor and a solid state hard drive. I also have the original licence number and key.
Is it likely to cope with Windows 10?

[KungFooBob]

It should upgrade and run ok, as long as it's got a compatible CPU, windows 10 won't run on older (gen 2 core and older) intel processors.

[David]

And while I am at it, the smart Panasonic tv that the exiting householder left tells me it doesn't recognise my network. It is connected via a cable to the ethernet bank on the rear of the router. I have gone to a factory reset on the tv two or three times, but still says the same. Usually demands that i get the latest update, says it has the latest and then says to check for the latest update again.....any ideas that don't involve a new tv?

[David]

It should upgrade and run ok, as long as it's got a compatible CPU, windows 10 won't run on older (gen 2 core and older) intel processors.

It has a Pentium DC E5800 3.2ghz.....

[KungFooBob]

I don't think it's a supported CPU.

When I say won't run, what I really mean is it isn't supported, so stuff like the chipset drivers won't exist for Win 10. It might run, but not as well as it could.

[mangocrazy]

It will also struggle with 4Gb of RAM, 8Gb is probably a recommended minimum.

[KungFooBob]

4gb of ram is double the minimum requirement:)

[David]

Sounds like it's time for a newer machine.....this one has a max of 4 gig memory.

[mangocrazy]

4gb of ram is double the minimum requirement:)

Good grief. My wife's desktop has 8 Gb of Ram and Win 10 takes an age to boot on that.

[KungFooBob]

4gb of ram is double the minimum requirement:)

Good grief. My wife's desktop has 8 Gb of Ram and Win 10 takes an age to boot on that.

Has it got an old skool spinning disk?

[mangocrazy]

Sounds like it's time for a newer machine.....this one has a max of 4 gig memory.

Trash Windows and Install the latest Linux Mint version. It'll fly, and should be Netflix and Amazon Prime compatible.

[mangocrazy]

Or get KFB to set fire to it...

[Rockburner]

Sounds like it's time for a newer machine.....this one has a max of 4 gig memory.

Trash Windows and Install the latest Linux Mint version. It'll fly, and should be Netflix and Amazon Prime compatible.

I was trying to resist, but yes: since I switched both work and personal laptops to Ubuntu (which is what Mint is underneath),the only issues I've had have been because I'm an inveterate tinkerer: for normal usage there have been very few issues.

[mangocrazy]

Sounds like it's time for a newer machine.....this one has a max of 4 gig memory.

Trash Windows and Install the latest Linux Mint version. It'll fly, and should be Netflix and Amazon Prime compatible.

I was trying to resist, but yes: since I switched both work and personal laptops to Ubuntu (which is what Mint is underneath),the only issues I've had have been because I'm an inveterate tinkerer: for normal usage there have been very few issues.

Yes, it's taken a decade or two, but Ubuntu (and derivatives) can now be recommended for mainstream usage. And it does appeal to the 'inveterate tinkerer' in me, as well...