Windows 10: Saving an older W10 Pro laptop?

Discus and support Saving an older W10 Pro laptop? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Dell E7470 needs a fresh install. Was running W10 Pro, and it is not capable of W11, as far as I can tell from this and other sites. But I can't find a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by dylanQ, Feb 20, 2025.

  1. DYLANQ
    dylanQ Win User

    Saving an older W10 Pro laptop?


    Dell E7470 needs a fresh install. Was running W10 Pro, and it is not capable of W11, as far as I can tell from this and other sites. But I can't find a "legitimate" W10 Pro to buy anywhere. So computer is just a brick now? Also, the 7470 does not have a disk drive. so need to download certain files to a USB. Any ideas? Thanks.

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    dylanQ, Feb 20, 2025
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  2. ERIC_ON_WEB
    Eric_On_Web Win User

    Laptop with broken screen How much?

    I would like suggestions and look in local stores. I dont wanna buy a laptop from someone online. Sorry. But could be a good idea if you asked him about the performance on older games. Gonna make a list ofall laptops people suggest me.

    Remove the screen for space purpose here its small desk and if the screen is opened it will hide my 22 inches lcd
     
    Eric_On_Web, Feb 20, 2025
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  3. IANBRUNTON1
    IanBrunton1 Win User
    W10 Pro downgrade to w10 home

    My laptop came with W10 Home preinstalled by manufacturer. I purchased a windows 10 pro product key and installed. Now selling the laptop and wish to revert to W10 home and apply W10 Pro on new laptop. Is this possible?
     
    IanBrunton1, Feb 20, 2025
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  4. RAMUETTAN
    Ramuettan Win User

    Saving an older W10 Pro laptop?

    W10 Pro from a failed Laptop

    Hi There

    Back in 2010 I had an HP DV6 model Laptop bought for my wife. It came with W7 Premium or Pro. The machine then developed display and several functional issues over a period of time and finally died. During this time, I also had the chance of upgrading it
    to W10 Pro. I still have the COA on it but without RAM or HDD. Now, I have a new Lenovo Laptop with W10 Home. So, I am wondering if I can get the W10 Pro registered with the HP installed on Lenovo. Please advise. Thanks.
     
    Ramuettan, Feb 20, 2025
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