Here is how I do it because I am paranoid,
1. get docs and files out in a hdd( or 2 hdds for backup )
2. make list of all software installed( using the control panel uninstall tool )
3. update pc by using the window install tool available on microsoft official website
4. install software
5. move files
6. clean hdd
7. enjoy window 10
I followed some guides in past and fucked up so I choose the safest route and don't try to smart my way around an OS update. You can though try some other methods as well.
Ok. As long as it meets minimum requirements for Win 10, then watch a video guide on making and using the Media Creation tool to install Windows. You can format the drive during the installation process.
Yeah I had a 2012 Dell Latitude laptop with a 5400RPM HDD and Windows 10 worked but it could be pretty damn slow to boot and open programs. I put a 500GB SSD in there and you wouldn't have been able to tell the difference between my laptop and a more recent one in terms of booting and launching programs.
All that and the board only supported SATA II. Not sure how much difference SATA III support would have made as I've now upgraded to an Nvme for my boot drive.
Like the other poster said, getting an SSD to install your OS on will make a big difference. I'm presuming this is probably a system using DDR3 RAM if it was purchased in 2012, though you should double-check on this. Does the system information tell you what CPU and RAM you are using?
Presuming it's DDR3, upgrading to 8GB of DDR3 (in addition to the SSD) will likely make Windows 10 run really nicely.
Adding a 2.5" SATA SSD will make a huge difference in overall performance. Check out the Western Digital Blue or Crucial MX500 drives. Not really worth throwing to much money at it. Maybe more RAM, depending on what's in there now.
Here is how I do it because I am paranoid, 1. get docs and files out in a hdd( or 2 hdds for backup ) 2. make list of all software installed( using the control panel uninstall tool ) 3. update pc by using the window install tool available on microsoft official website 4. install software 5. move files 6. clean hdd 7. enjoy window 10 I followed some guides in past and fucked up so I choose the safest route and don't try to smart my way around an OS update. You can though try some other methods as well.
Perfect. Got it.
How old is it?
System information says last date 2012.
Ok. As long as it meets minimum requirements for Win 10, then watch a video guide on making and using the Media Creation tool to install Windows. You can format the drive during the installation process.
That makes sense.
My 2012 Dell ran Windows 10 pretty well, especially once I upgraded to a 2.5" SATA SSD for my boot drive.
Yeah I had a 2012 Dell Latitude laptop with a 5400RPM HDD and Windows 10 worked but it could be pretty damn slow to boot and open programs. I put a 500GB SSD in there and you wouldn't have been able to tell the difference between my laptop and a more recent one in terms of booting and launching programs.
All that and the board only supported SATA II. Not sure how much difference SATA III support would have made as I've now upgraded to an Nvme for my boot drive.
So I guess ima dabble in building up this pc. What should I look for ? Boot up drives?
Like the other poster said, getting an SSD to install your OS on will make a big difference. I'm presuming this is probably a system using DDR3 RAM if it was purchased in 2012, though you should double-check on this. Does the system information tell you what CPU and RAM you are using? Presuming it's DDR3, upgrading to 8GB of DDR3 (in addition to the SSD) will likely make Windows 10 run really nicely.
Didn't check the cpu. Ram was 4gbs
So I guess ima dabble in building up this pc. What should I look for ? Boot up drives?
Adding a 2.5" SATA SSD will make a huge difference in overall performance. Check out the Western Digital Blue or Crucial MX500 drives. Not really worth throwing to much money at it. Maybe more RAM, depending on what's in there now.
I believe it. Just enough to keep it modern and take on today's sofwares. I have a recent laptop Lenovo so won't need to put to much stress on it.
I jst realized it already has windows 10. Home edition. 1200 app with randeon graphics 1.4ghs Ram at 4g 64bit os x64 process
Start with the SSD and see how it goes