I have older hp 19-2113w that came with Windows 8 is it possible to install Windows 10?

[EpicSurvivor]

Hi I have a hp 19-2113w that came with Windows 8 that is about 6 years old but recently the HDD failed so I plan to purchase an SSD and install Windows 10 on it. Just wanted to double check if it was possible to install Windows 10 on this PC on a new SSD? or if it wouldn't allow it due to some backwards compatibility issues?


Hope someone can answer my question.

Thank you!

 

[johnb35]

I'm not sure if your HP OEM key will activate a windows 10 installation, some were pretty finicky. @Darren may be able to help with this. But as far as hardware limitations, there shouldn't be any at all.

 

[EpicSurvivor]

I'm not sure if your HP OEM key will activate a windows 10 installation, some were pretty finicky. @Darren may be able to help with this. But as far as hardware limitations, there shouldn't be any at all.

Well no I am buying the Windows 10 key from an online vendor so its not an HP OEM Key, if I understood that correctly. Good I thought there shouldn't be any limitations hardware wise but had a feeling since its a little older machine that it could indeed be a bit finicky.
The SSD should arrive next week just trying to be ready for when it arrives.

Thank you Johnb35 and good to see you around still

 

[johnb35]

If you have your own key then you should be good to go. Anything running 8 should run 10 without issues.

 

[EpicSurvivor]

If you have your own key then you should be good to go. Anything running 8 should run 10 without issues.

great! thank you so much. I'll post a short update once I get the SSD in the HP all in one and install Windows 10 next week.

Thank you!

 

[EpicSurvivor]

Hey quick Update to the OG post. Installing the SSD and Windows 10 was easy and had zero issues on the All in one.

Only thing is I did a Bootable USB with Windows 10 from the Microsoft website and when installing Windows 10 it ask me to log in or create an account.
I don't want to add my own account to Windows 10 when installing Windows 10 because I am going to be selling the computer. Is there a way to install Windows 10 without having the Log in or Create a Microsoft Account?

 

[johnb35]

I usually just create a local account and name it "user". They can easily create an account with their name and then delete the original.

 

[EpicSurvivor]

I usually just create a local account and name it "user". They can easily create an account with their name and then delete the original.

I'll have to look into that. Thank you!

 

[Darren]

I'm not sure if your HP OEM key will activate a windows 10 installation, some were pretty finicky. @Darren may be able to help with this. But as far as hardware limitations, there shouldn't be any at all.

I know I'm late to the party but I'll just say my current 10 Pro license was lifted from a Dell Tower OEM sticker of 7 Pro and activated on my custom built machine no problem. Prior it was a Home Premium 7 key I bought from Newegg a decade ago, just did it to jump to Pro.

 

[EpicSurvivor]

I know I'm late to the party but I'll just say my current 10 Pro license was lifted from a Dell Tower OEM sticker of 7 Pro and activated on my custom built machine no problem. Prior it was a Home Premium 7 key I bought from Newegg a decade ago, just did it to jump to Pro.

tysm for that. I managed to sang a cheap copy of Windows 10 online for $10 so I am set on that end.
The computer is working great now! new SSD and new RAM and new power cord. Its a bit slow because of the processor but its good enough for youtube and email browsing. Gonna keep it for guest