Old laptop

father-ted · 30 Dec 2018 at 13:23

Hi,

Just found an old laptop that I have had sat in a cupboard for a few years (forgot it was there).
It is still on Windows 7 (I think).

Thinking of upgrading the hard drive to SSD, seen as they are so cheap at the moment.
If I do, will I have to buy a new Windows OS, or is there a way around it?

Thanks

ANDARIAL · 30 Dec 2018 at 16:18

Clone it with macrium reflect
job done

joey1211 · 30 Dec 2018 at 19:30

I'd try charging the battery and seeing how much charge it holds before splashing the cash. That is if you intend to use it away from a power source.

edscdk · 30 Dec 2018 at 19:32

W7 Coa probably attached maybe under the battery? If it is install w10 use the w7 Coa it was working as of about 2 weeks ago...