Installation of Windows 8 to replace Windows XP in a HP Pavilion a465c

With XP goes in the direction of the Model-T, I was wondering if the installation of Windows 8 is possible, and what I could expect and should know, if this is the choice.

Dean, welcome to the forum.

Here's a guide that will help you in your decision to go with 8.0/8.1 Win or not.  Is there a Win 8 Upgrade Wizard in the guide.  It examines the component to see if they will be compatible.

If win 8 is not compatible, you can run the Win 7 Upgrade Advisor.

Because your computer is 10 years old, I think that Windows 7 is going to be the best option.  You can determine with the guides above, however.

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