Yes, your old computer might be able to run Windows 8.1 depending on its hardware capabilities.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Yes, your old computer might be able to run Windows 8.1 depending on its hardware capabilities.

Ender_kat22
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05-02-2016, 03:14 PM

Hello, your HP Pavilion Slimline S5510y's OS got damaged by a virus and all the data was lost. Right now I'm preparing to install a fresh operating system and drivers. I was thinking about Windows 8.1, but while downloading new drivers I saw that when asked for the current OS it only showed Windows 7 options. Can you tell me if Windows 8.1 will work on this machine? Thank you.

Ender_kat22

05-02-2016, 03:14 PM #1

TheSlayerPL12
Junior Member

05-02-2016, 08:43 PM

If it ran 7, skip buying 8. Go directly to 10 for free. Windows 7 drivers are compatible with 8 or 10.

TheSlayerPL12

05-02-2016, 08:43 PM #2

If it ran 7, skip buying 8. Go directly to 10 for free. Windows 7 drivers are compatible with 8 or 10.

Frankette44
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05-17-2016, 07:57 PM

Yes, it has been released recently.

Frankette44

05-17-2016, 07:57 PM #3

Yes, it has been released recently.

Raidex20
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05-17-2016, 08:07 PM

If you're purchasing for a very low cost (like $22) and Windows 10 hasn't been released yet, consider checking used or refurbished options, or look into alternative operating systems.

Raidex20

05-17-2016, 08:07 PM #4

If you're purchasing for a very low cost (like $22) and Windows 10 hasn't been released yet, consider checking used or refurbished options, or look into alternative operating systems.

tinodz
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05-18-2016, 02:10 AM

You can get the preview or keep using Windows 7 until April releases, I believe.

tinodz

05-18-2016, 02:10 AM #5

You can get the preview or keep using Windows 7 until April releases, I believe.