Pavilion a6334f: old computer Upgrade
Hello
I gave this pc to a family member after reinstalling Vista of original discs. What we would like to know, is if it is still possible to buy a legal copy of Windows 7 for her. If this isn't the case, it would be better, buy a copy of Windows 8.1 or jump directly to Windows 10?
Thank you
Hello
Thanks for posting in the HP Support forum.
According to the information here > > http://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/HP-Pavilion-a6000-Desktop-PC-series/3644673/model/3645664
HP does not officially support Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 - only Vista - on this computer model.
Therefore, if you install latest Windows, there may be an incompatibility re. drivers missing, incompatible hardware... something may not work correctly.
However, if you wish, you can create a copy of your data and you can try with Windows 10. Although it is not officially supported, Microsoft could have drivers and it could install. You can get free demo of 90 days to win 10 Enterprise edition from here and try free for 90 days > > https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-10-enterprise
Installing Windows 10 poster, here's how to install the drivers using Windows Update and Device Manager > > how > > http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03330139
If Windows 10 does not work, you can always roll back to Vista (using the original disks you mention).
I hope this helps.
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