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Old July 3rd 19, 11:52 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default Dell Latitude E3520

Hello, all. I've several of the subject ~8 year old computers that I
wanted to try and update to Windows 10. Here's my efforts thus far:

1. One computer had an non-OEM install of 64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate. I
ran the Microsoft Media Creation tool and successfully updated this
E6520 platform to Windows 10. The only incompatibility message I got
from Windows 10 was that an STMicroelectonics package "AccerometerP11"
wasn't compatible, so I removed it.

2. The remaining E6520s in my possession all have a Dell 32-bit OEM
Windows 7 Pro installed. The NVidia 32-bit NVS 4200M video driver is
going to be an upgrade issue on these 32-bit platforms. At this time I
don't know what else to expect.

So my question is has anyone out there successfully updated a Dell E6520
32-bit Win 7 platform to Win 10 using the MS Media Creation Tool and
what was involved? Thanks for your time and comment. Sincerely,

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Old July 3rd 19, 12:03 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default Dell Latitude E6520 (not E3520)

On 7/3/19 6:52 AM, J.B. Wood wrote:

Sorry, folks, the subject line in my OP should've read "Dell Latitude
E6520" not E3520.

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Old July 3rd 19, 12:43 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
Paul[_32_]
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Default Dell Latitude E3520

J.B. Wood wrote:
Hello, all. I've several of the subject ~8 year old computers that I
wanted to try and update to Windows 10. Here's my efforts thus far:

1. One computer had an non-OEM install of 64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate. I
ran the Microsoft Media Creation tool and successfully updated this
E6520 platform to Windows 10. The only incompatibility message I got
from Windows 10 was that an STMicroelectonics package "AccerometerP11"
wasn't compatible, so I removed it.

2. The remaining E6520s in my possession all have a Dell 32-bit OEM
Windows 7 Pro installed. The NVidia 32-bit NVS 4200M video driver is
going to be an upgrade issue on these 32-bit platforms. At this time I
don't know what else to expect.

So my question is has anyone out there successfully updated a Dell E6520
32-bit Win 7 platform to Win 10 using the MS Media Creation Tool and
what was involved? Thanks for your time and comment. Sincerely,


I think NVidia only makes brand-new 64-bit drivers now,
and no more 32-bit new ones. There may be older drivers
still on the site for 32-bit systems.

That would be in addition to their "legacy hardware"
treatment, where you can only get about six years of
active driver support.

If you were able to set the graphics to native resolution
on your 64-bit install, then chances are the older driver
that was used, might also be available in 32-bit form.

If a graphics driver is not available (like for one of my
older FX5200 cards), Windows 10 will still install, only
it will use the Microsoft Basic Display Adapter (at 1024x768).
Which, if it works, may distort the graphics a bit. As it's
a 4:3 aspect ratio, and isn't going to look the best on a
16:9 display.

On an Upgrade Install (like if a 2020 version of Windows 10
comes in), it may complain about not finding a graphics
adapter driver. Sometimes, running with the media locally, gives
a different result than Upgrading the OS using Windows Update.
So you have the option of using the DVD (or an ISO9660 file),
for an OS Upgrade later.

As long as you have a backup of the Windows 7 before your
attempt, you can always roll back. While the installer
will roll back if there is a problem, some people have
seen minor differences in the system once the rollback
is complete. A backup is your best protection against that.

The Free Fall Sensor AccerometerP11 appears to be a custom
nuisance. If you have switched to an SSD, it would no longer
be needed, as a drop is more likely to crack the display,
than to affect SSD storage. There have been claims in the
past that an SSD can take 1000G shock, but that all depends
on whether the connector is damaged or not. To generate 1000G
requires that the frame be stiff enough to pass that much
through. (Dropping a steel ball onto a steel plate, is
an example of a way to generate 1000G deceleration.)

Using an SSD would make a big difference to your Windows 10 experience.
The machine won't be nearly as grouchy (thanks to the
excesses of Windows Defender scans).

Paul
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Old July 3rd 19, 04:01 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10
J.B. Wood[_2_]
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Default Dell Latitude E3520

On 7/3/19 7:43 AM, Paul wrote:

I think NVidia only makes brand-new 64-bit drivers now,
and no more 32-bit new ones. There may be older drivers
still on the site for 32-bit systems.
...


Thanks for the quick response and all the info you provided, Paul. It
should save me and perhaps others some time. Sincerely,


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