Windows 10: 10 on an oldies laptop. Good idea?
Discus and support 10 on an oldies laptop. Good idea? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I've had to fix the mother in laws windows 7 laptop which was in a right state. I've installed the 10 technical preview and it runs sweet, found all... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by beastman, Mar 13, 2015.
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