Yes, it is feasible to install Windows 10 on a ten-year-old PC, though compatibility and performance may vary.

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Kawaiwi
Member

09-19-2016, 05:42 PM

I have a Windows XP machine from ten years ago. Can Windows 10 be installed on it? If not, what upgrades should I consider besides the CPU?

Kawaiwi

09-19-2016, 05:42 PM #1

I have a Windows XP machine from ten years ago. Can Windows 10 be installed on it? If not, what upgrades should I consider besides the CPU?

zamys
Senior Member

690

09-19-2016, 10:30 PM

You might not need to bother at all—just launch Linux right away and move forward.

zamys

09-19-2016, 10:30 PM #2

You might not need to bother at all—just launch Linux right away and move forward.

lolitsPaladin
Member

09-24-2016, 06:47 AM

Try installing the 32-bit edition.

lolitsPaladin

09-24-2016, 06:47 AM #3

Try installing the 32-bit edition.

csige791
Posting Freak

818

09-28-2016, 12:51 PM

One core handles everything. At least 2GB of RAM is necessary. ^this

csige791

09-28-2016, 12:51 PM #4

One core handles everything. At least 2GB of RAM is necessary. ^this

samigurl0903
Senior Member

603

09-29-2016, 05:40 PM

It should function. You'll only find out for sure when you attempt it. Still, it might be a good idea to consider an upgrade...

samigurl0903

09-29-2016, 05:40 PM #5

It should function. You'll only find out for sure when you attempt it. Still, it might be a good idea to consider an upgrade...

Gamen8er
Junior Member

10-15-2016, 03:25 AM

Consider upgrading the existing PC instead. Running Linux or creating a fresh system would be more cost-effective than an upgrade.

Gamen8er

10-15-2016, 03:25 AM #6

Consider upgrading the existing PC instead. Running Linux or creating a fresh system would be more cost-effective than an upgrade.

SonPluck
Junior Member

10-15-2016, 09:11 AM

Unlikely. His 10-year-old setup with a P4 630 processor wouldn't support it.

SonPluck

10-15-2016, 09:11 AM #7

Unlikely. His 10-year-old setup with a P4 630 processor wouldn't support it.

shadowwiz42
Junior Member

10-20-2016, 01:31 AM

Linux might function, possibly including Ubuntu, though Windows 10 could present challenges. For these options, a 32-bit version is likely required.

shadowwiz42

10-20-2016, 01:31 AM #8

Linux might function, possibly including Ubuntu, though Windows 10 could present challenges. For these options, a 32-bit version is likely required.

Tico_32
Senior Member

680

10-20-2016, 03:23 PM

Already own a premium RIG; curious about feasibility. The PC functions as a garage PC, but the mainboard doesn’t accept bootable USB drives. Installing Windows 8 via DVD causes “drivers not found” errors.

Tico_32

10-20-2016, 03:23 PM #9

TDM_us
Member

10-28-2016, 02:31 AM

#10

Give it a shot and see what happens. Probably no one has done it before, but I’m pretty sure someone mentioned the 478 socket isn’t compatible. Still, give it a try—it’s not much better than Windows 7.

TDM_us

10-28-2016, 02:31 AM #10

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