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Checking the upgrade path: Windows 10 → Windows 7 → Windows 10.

Checking the upgrade path: Windows 10 → Windows 7 → Windows 10.

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Blureux
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05-15-2016, 01:23 AM
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Hey y'all. Just found an old workstation at my job and took it home because no one could get into the system. Was able to do some workarounds to open commands and change passwords. It is an HP z240 and has a couple slots for hard drives so I thought I could make a rudimentary nas! Here's the dilemma... On the top of the machine there's a small sticker saying the os was originally 10 pro and it has been reverted to 7 pro. I was wondering if there was a free way to go BACK to windows 10 or if I even should. I'm not sure if it's worth sticking with windows 7 or if what I want to do is even possible. Any advice is appreciated.
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Blureux
05-15-2016, 01:23 AM #1

Hey y'all. Just found an old workstation at my job and took it home because no one could get into the system. Was able to do some workarounds to open commands and change passwords. It is an HP z240 and has a couple slots for hard drives so I thought I could make a rudimentary nas! Here's the dilemma... On the top of the machine there's a small sticker saying the os was originally 10 pro and it has been reverted to 7 pro. I was wondering if there was a free way to go BACK to windows 10 or if I even should. I'm not sure if it's worth sticking with windows 7 or if what I want to do is even possible. Any advice is appreciated.

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sydneyyyyyy
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05-15-2016, 10:08 AM
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Visit the official Microsoft website to access the Windows 10 ISO download.
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sydneyyyyyy
05-15-2016, 10:08 AM #2

Visit the official Microsoft website to access the Windows 10 ISO download.

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dusty78
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05-15-2016, 07:08 PM
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Windows 10 and 11 come free with a small activation alert in the corner, which is harmless if you're using it as a NAS. If you intend to convert it into a NAS, it's better to run a Linux distribution such as TrueNAS or Unraid.
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dusty78
05-15-2016, 07:08 PM #3

Windows 10 and 11 come free with a small activation alert in the corner, which is harmless if you're using it as a NAS. If you intend to convert it into a NAS, it's better to run a Linux distribution such as TrueNAS or Unraid.

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05-20-2016, 05:04 PM
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Windows 10 isn't the best fit for your needs. Consider using a dedicated NAS operating system such as TrueNAS, Unraid, or OpenMediaVault.
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St4rX
05-20-2016, 05:04 PM #4

Windows 10 isn't the best fit for your needs. Consider using a dedicated NAS operating system such as TrueNAS, Unraid, or OpenMediaVault.

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