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Does anyone have a computer with windows? Seems every time I turn around I have to buy something from Microsoft to keep it running.
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That doesn't sound right @crazered.  At this point Microsoft is no longer supporting anything older than Windows 10, but you can still use older systems without buying anything.

 

I was able to upgrade my Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 at no cost.

 

 

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My PC came with Win10 and then I upgraded it to Win11 for free. I've never had to buy any software to keep my PC running except for an optional antivirus software.

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I agree with @PickyPicky3 .  You must be using an ancient computer.  I upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free.  I have not been asked to buy anything (unless you mean the Office subscription, which I don't need.)  

 

There are messages from HP to computers that are no longer likely to have replacement parts stating that you may want to look into a newer computer. I think they mean the disc drive computers since the newest ones are all SSD.  Mine is a disc drive, and while I love it, the newer ones do run quieter and cooler.

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@crazered 

How old is your computer?

 

 

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@crazered wrote:
Does anyone have a computer with windows? Seems every time I turn around I have to buy something from Microsoft to keep it running.

 

 

 

@crazered 

 

I am still using my old Dell computer with Windows 7, and I ain't bought anything for it, period. Buying from Microsoft? I have bought nothing, and my Dell still does all I need it to do.

 

hckynut(john)🥅🏒 🇺🇸


 

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3 years old

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@crazered   So your computer should be using Windows 10 or 11.

 

What have you paid Microsoft for? There are a zillion scams out there that ask for payment to "fix" a computer.

Are you sure you've been dealing with Microsoft?

 

Please don't take offense. One of my closest friends is always getting scammed. I have to ask.

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@hckynutjohn wrote:

@crazered wrote:
Does anyone have a computer with windows? Seems every time I turn around I have to buy something from Microsoft to keep it running.

 

 

 

@crazered 

 

I am still using my old Dell computer with Windows 7, and I ain't bought anything for it, period. Buying from Microsoft? I have bought nothing, and my Dell still does all I need it to do.

 

hckynut(john)🥅🏒 🇺🇸


 


John my Windows 7 Dell laptop just bit the dust - almost 14 years old - I bought a new Dell.

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I have an HP about 3 or 4 years old, haven't bought a single thing to keep it running, I only paid 200 for it.

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