Installing Windows 10 on an old system?

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Gastronam
Junior Member

10-30-2016, 10:04 AM

Hello,
Yes, you can install Windows 10 on that system.

Gastronam

10-30-2016, 10:04 AM #1

Hello,
Yes, you can install Windows 10 on that system.

xAlphaLegend
Member

222

10-31-2016, 05:17 PM

I could have it set up on a machine from that time before.

xAlphaLegend

10-31-2016, 05:17 PM #2

I could have it set up on a machine from that time before.

mlbref
Junior Member

10-31-2016, 09:23 PM

Hello,
I noticed no particular issues.

mlbref

10-31-2016, 09:23 PM #3

Hello,
I noticed no particular issues.

Jomppaboy
Member

192

11-04-2016, 04:19 PM

I didn't experience any significant problems I can remember.

Jomppaboy

11-04-2016, 04:19 PM #4

I didn't experience any significant problems I can remember.

caseyea6b
Junior Member

11-16-2016, 10:04 AM

It will function on that setup too. I've experienced similar issues before: Talking about the oldest and most questionable system I've used with Windows 10 is... My machine is a Toshiba Satellite L305-S5955 from 2009, a Celeron 900 with 2.2GHz processor, 2GB RAM, and a 250GB HDD. The only change from the original was swapping the 160GB HDD for the current 250GB model. It's currently running version 1903, build 18362.295. Forums. Be aware that Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 in a few months.

caseyea6b

11-16-2016, 10:04 AM #5

Emma3561
Member

11-16-2016, 11:31 AM

Windows 10 may face difficulties on a 2core/2thread system. A 2core/4thread CPU is likely the bare minimum for smooth operation. Ensure Windows is installed on an SSD. A mechanical HDD will result in poor performance.

Emma3561

11-16-2016, 11:31 AM #6

Nayumo
Member

118

11-16-2016, 04:28 PM

I agree with what was said. The performance will be poor. However, it won't be much worse than older versions like Win 7 or 8.

Nayumo

11-16-2016, 04:28 PM #7

I agree with what was said. The performance will be poor. However, it won't be much worse than older versions like Win 7 or 8.

TamedWolfy
Member

156

11-18-2016, 04:36 PM

When you turn off transparency settings in file explorer (Settings - Personalization - Colors), the interface should run more smoothly on older CPUs. Also discovered this resource about adjusting Win10 for slower computers, link:
https://gist.github.com/ilyaigpetrov/035...e519d42078

TamedWolfy

11-18-2016, 04:36 PM #8

ArtieCekcu
Junior Member

11-20-2016, 04:00 PM

My observations suggest that (almost) anything compatible with W7 should also work on W10. Definitely, factors like system RAM, shared graphics, and the graphical effects ("Aero") applied in desktop and folder settings need attention. You should also check Background Apps and disable nearly all of them in System and Startup Apps. In reality, it took only a minute but you can significantly reduce W10's performance.

ArtieCekcu

11-20-2016, 04:00 PM #9

MATTIA269
Junior Member

11-20-2016, 05:48 PM

#10

Yes, it should work well for regular web browsing. I would suggest choosing a lightweight Linux distribution because your hardware is older, and Windows 10 will reach its end of life in a few months. Still, the system should function properly, particularly with an SSD.
Lubuntu – The official Lubuntu homepage
lubuntu.me

MATTIA269

11-20-2016, 05:48 PM #10

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