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Need help understanding. What going on Windows Vista no more updates after 2016
I have Windows Vista with IE9 its an old computer. It has been good for me, Now its sound like it time to get another computer because neither Yahoo or chrome after 2016 will be getting security update for there browers ? Is this right ? Like I said I need some one to explain this and what will be my options Thank You for your time
speedstep
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February 7th, 2016 21:00
Dimension 9200 / XPS 410 DXP061 with Core 2 Duo E6300 can go all the way to windows 10 pro. Yes the XPS 410 will accept and fully use all 8 GB of RAM when running a 64 bit O/S. I currently have 8GB.
So if you upgrade to a modest Radeon HD 6450 from asus. You are good to go.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121439
Works in all models Except USFF because USFF has no video slot.
Won't hurt your power supply or your wallet.
https://www.asus.com/Graphics-Cards/EAH6450_SILENTDI1GD3LP/
Home version of windows 7 8 10 is $109
Pro version is $199
Oem versions Slightly less.
Keep in mind that you can get an older OptiPlex like a GX620 or better 745,755, 760, 780 WITH Windows 7 for $100 .
Used Insipiron 3847 towers are Less than $400.
My 3847 with 16 gigs DDR3 ram is quite a bit faster than an XPS 410.
Philip_Yip
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February 8th, 2016 07:00
So you should update the BIOS to 2.5.3 before proceeding with any hardware/software changes. You can get the latest BIOS update here:
http://downloads.dell.com/published/pages/xps-410.html
A new Windows license is probably not worthwhile for that computer however. You could take the unofficial 10130 upgrade path. This path is a bit complicated and it also looks like the 10130 .iso has bene removed.
I personally would advise getting a new system opposed to paying for a Windows license and graphics card for a 9 year old system.
Philip_Yip
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February 7th, 2016 07:00
Please give details about your computer. Press [Windows] and [ r ] and type in msinfo32 then press [Enter]. From this screen tell us the model, manufacturer (assumed Dell), BIOS revision, installed physical memory (RAM) and processor. See here for more details:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/updating-the-bios/
As you mentioned Windows Vista is obsolete. However you can take the unofficial Windows 10130 Upgrade path to make your system a Windows 10 Pro Device:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/windows-xpvista-%e2%86%92-windows-10-free-upgrade/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1RkaknDn7v8RDvZUZBKQnuIVM_cqbgs3
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February 7th, 2016 11:00
First Thank you for taking your time to answer my questions.
MODEL DELL DXP061
MANUFACTURER DELL INC.
BIOS DELL INC/ 2.3.1 3/23/2007
PROCESSOR INTE (R) CORE (TM) 2 CPU 6300@1.86GHZ 1862 MHZ 2 CORE (S) LOGICA
RAM 4.00 GB AVAILABLE PHYSICAL MEMORY 1.36 GB
Hope... I was able to get you what you needed, Sound like its time to upgrade to an new computer. I'm a little hesitant about the Windows 10 havent hear anything good.
speedstep
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February 8th, 2016 16:00
Windows Home and $40 card is $150. That's less than a new computer. And in the case of most people that ask me they would rather spend that much. Windows 8 upgrades are less than $109 and have a free 10 upgrade until JULY 2016.