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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?

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.

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?

KungFooBob wrote: Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:34 am 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.....

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.

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

4gb of ram is double the minimum requirement:)

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

KungFooBob wrote: Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:43 am 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.

mangocrazy wrote: Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:45 am

KungFooBob wrote: Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:43 am 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?

David wrote: Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:44 am 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.

Or get KFB to set fire to it...

mangocrazy wrote: Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:46 am

David wrote: Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:44 am 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.

Rockburner wrote: Thu Dec 12, 2024 12:05 pm

mangocrazy wrote: Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:46 am

David wrote: Thu Dec 12, 2024 11:44 am 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...