I'm considering upgrading the OS on this older machine from Windows 7 Home to Windows 10 Home either via the free upgrade (hopefully it's still doable) and replacing the HDD with SSD or by starting from scratch completely. I have no clue where the existing OS license key is -- the PC came with Win 7 installed (OEM license?) -- so I don't know how realistic a Win10 upgrade is but I'll probably try anyway. Everyone that uses the PC is perfectly happy with Win7, just concerned about EOL and annoyed at how slow a HDD is. If the free upgrade is no longer an option maybe there is a way to procure a discounted genuine OS DVD and put the OS on a fresh SSD so that's plan B. Either way, hoping to get a cost-effective solution.
A couple of basic questions...
Specs:
PC: HP Omni 220-1125 All-in-one
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
Motherboard: Pegatron IPISB-NK (LavacaB)
CPU socket type: LGA 1155
CPU: Intel i5-2400S (originally had Pentium G630)
RAM: 8GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (originally had 6 GB)
A couple of basic questions...
- Would SSD's require an adapter for this PC or can I just use some tape/straps? I believe native drive is the standard desktop 1TB 3.5" HDD. But all SSD are 2.5", correct? I imagine the only SSD this MB will support is via SATA cables so won't be able to have HDD and SSD together without major modifications.
- I have all of the files backed up and intend to reinstall most of the software on the new drive... I assume I can just do a fresh install using a DVD if the upgrade from Win7 fails and I have to buy an OS disc?
Specs:
PC: HP Omni 220-1125 All-in-one
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
Motherboard: Pegatron IPISB-NK (LavacaB)
CPU socket type: LGA 1155
CPU: Intel i5-2400S (originally had Pentium G630)
RAM: 8GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (originally had 6 GB)