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Transition from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10/11

Transition from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10/11

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Sqorck
Junior Member
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07-13-2021, 11:49 AM
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You can upgrade your Windows 8.1 license to Windows 10 or Windows 11. Your Toshiba Satellite S50 has a GeForce 710M and an Intel i5 4th Gen with a 1TB drive, and you're planning a clean install of the newer OS. Yes, you should be able to obtain a Windows 10 or Windows 11 license from your current Windows 8.1 version. Make sure to remove any unnecessary software before proceeding.
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Sqorck
07-13-2021, 11:49 AM #1

You can upgrade your Windows 8.1 license to Windows 10 or Windows 11. Your Toshiba Satellite S50 has a GeForce 710M and an Intel i5 4th Gen with a 1TB drive, and you're planning a clean install of the newer OS. Yes, you should be able to obtain a Windows 10 or Windows 11 license from your current Windows 8.1 version. Make sure to remove any unnecessary software before proceeding.

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Cuntuc
Member
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07-15-2021, 06:10 AM
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Sorry, the free upgrades are no longer available. You should reset the device completely and start with Windows 10. It’s probable the device doesn’t run Windows 11.
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Cuntuc
07-15-2021, 06:10 AM #2

Sorry, the free upgrades are no longer available. You should reset the device completely and start with Windows 10. It’s probable the device doesn’t run Windows 11.

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fish1029
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07-15-2021, 12:23 PM
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There are solutions to enable older CPUs in Windows 11, though speed will be limited, particularly on mobile devices and slower storage. Switching to an SSD and using Windows 10 is suggested. Updated March 18, 2024 by Average Nerd
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fish1029
07-15-2021, 12:23 PM #3

There are solutions to enable older CPUs in Windows 11, though speed will be limited, particularly on mobile devices and slower storage. Switching to an SSD and using Windows 10 is suggested. Updated March 18, 2024 by Average Nerd

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AmeliaPond26
Junior Member
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07-15-2021, 07:23 PM
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It seems you're questioning the feasibility of the plan. If you need consistent performance from the system, this approach might not work.
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AmeliaPond26
07-15-2021, 07:23 PM #4

It seems you're questioning the feasibility of the plan. If you need consistent performance from the system, this approach might not work.

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Mr_Floobiful
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07-17-2021, 01:14 AM
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This review feels more like promotional fluff. Win 11 performs just as well as Win 10, and I've tested it smoothly across many different systems, from a basic i3 to a mid-range laptop. I back the idea of using an SSD—both Windows 10 and 11 depend heavily on disk speed compared to older versions.
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Mr_Floobiful
07-17-2021, 01:14 AM #5

This review feels more like promotional fluff. Win 11 performs just as well as Win 10, and I've tested it smoothly across many different systems, from a basic i3 to a mid-range laptop. I back the idea of using an SSD—both Windows 10 and 11 depend heavily on disk speed compared to older versions.

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roborober567
Member
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07-17-2021, 03:12 AM
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It seems the laptop running an i5 4210U performed poorly in Windows 10, even though it had an SSD. This suggests it might be an unusual case.
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roborober567
07-17-2021, 03:12 AM #6

It seems the laptop running an i5 4210U performed poorly in Windows 10, even though it had an SSD. This suggests it might be an unusual case.

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pieterpost123
Member
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07-18-2021, 12:15 PM
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Absolutely, but the laptop I have is not upgradable since the whole frame is already coming off. I asked because my main laptop needed service due to a broken hinge. My dad gave me this one for anything I need. Thanks for the help!
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pieterpost123
07-18-2021, 12:15 PM #7

Absolutely, but the laptop I have is not upgradable since the whole frame is already coming off. I asked because my main laptop needed service due to a broken hinge. My dad gave me this one for anything I need. Thanks for the help!

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BefoBefie
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07-18-2021, 12:52 PM
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there are several possible issues here, but my goal isn't to challenge your explanation with untested ideas I can't confirm on your system. i've managed to handle both Windows 10 and 11 quite effectively. typically, problems arise from updates—often related to drivers—or some platform-specific glitches. on my AMD-based netbook, running both OS versions works better than the original Windows 7. aside from a recent mouse driver bug that causes crashes and also affects the keyboard driver, it’s essentially unusable.
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BefoBefie
07-18-2021, 12:52 PM #8

there are several possible issues here, but my goal isn't to challenge your explanation with untested ideas I can't confirm on your system. i've managed to handle both Windows 10 and 11 quite effectively. typically, problems arise from updates—often related to drivers—or some platform-specific glitches. on my AMD-based netbook, running both OS versions works better than the original Windows 7. aside from a recent mouse driver bug that causes crashes and also affects the keyboard driver, it’s essentially unusable.