System is not booting anymore

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  1. ddblum
    Posts : 12
    Windows 10
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       New #11

    I am definitely going to try that. Thanks again. If troubleshooting is not working (hopefully it will), is it ok to try and install windows 7 or 10 on this computer, considering that it previously had vista installed?
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  3. zbook
    Posts : 39,996
    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit
       New #12

    Each operating system has minimum hardware requirements and licensing.
    Vista I'm not familiar with.
    Windows 7 support ends in January 2020:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...cle-fact-sheet

    These are the minimum requirements for Windows 10:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...m-requirements

    Each computer / motherboard manufacturer has tested drivers for certain Windows versions.

    Hewlett Packard (HP) /Compaq: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05195282
    Dell Inc: http://www.dell.com/support/article/...ows-10?lang=en
    Lenovo: Windows 10 Update July 2016 / Version 1607 "Anniversary Update" - Systems List - US
    Acer
    Samsung: Windows 10 Update Information
    Sony Vaio: Support
    Toshiba: Toshiba : Model List
    Packard Bell: Choose your country | Packard Bell
    MSI: Support Center | MSI USA
    ASUS: https://www.asus.com/event/2016/osupdate/


    Newer versions of Windows often can be used however they are on a trial and error basis.
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