- Mar 29, 2018
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Did you clean-up/optimize junk files prior to updating your old machines?
Install Windows 10 build 1903 or wait more time?
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Did you clean-up/optimize junk files prior to updating your old machines?
- May 16, 2018
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Good question. In this case.... yes.
I actually look around for files to delete and then run three different cleaners. And then I run Wise Cleaner "Full Optimization" defragmenter. Is that really better than a standard defragmenter --- I dunno. It takes more time though..
I think it's just an old slow computer. This is what I'm working with on this classic:
But it did in fact update... woohooo. I thought that something might prevent it from working...
Which got me thinking... it would be interesting to know how old that old computer is relative to other 'classics' people here run. I don't think I'd win the "I run the oldest computer at MT" contest. But I might compete well.
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- Mar 29, 2018
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Indeed.
That old computer is the perfect candidate for Hard_Configurator or VoodooShield - maybe with no AV, just a great browser setup.
Actually, that processor is not that slow. My HP 2710p has a Core 2 Duo U7700 processor, which is much slower than yours - but 1903 runs fairly well on it. According to CPU Benchmark, your processor is about 2 and half times faster than mine is.
- Mar 29, 2018
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You have what is known as a "tortuga"
, but if it runs W10 as you say - why not? That should bode well for @Burrito.
- Jan 28, 2018
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When I installed w10-1903 on an old pc, the last problem was the mbr of the system disk used by win7.
- May 16, 2018
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And that's a good point. I don't think about that computer very much, as I don't use it that much. But I probably do have it weighted down with too much AV.
Laughing.... wow, you are a patient man Roger. If mine is twice as fast as yours... I don't know if I'd have enough patience to keep that one.
But... I'm sure you are very good at getting all the horsepower out of that thing that is possible..
- May 10, 2019
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Updated to 1903 here. I installed 1903 on every single PC that was offered the 1903 update in Windows update. I did clean installs not upgrade.
- Mar 29, 2018
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Well it's just an old computer that I use from time to time and it is very slow at doing some things. However, on the computer you posted about, Windows 10 should run quite fast, even with an antivirus installed.
- May 16, 2018
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Actually, you're right. In general web browsing, that old computer is surprisingly nimble. There is not much difference between that and my new computers for just web browsing -- with nothing else running simultaneously.
But.... for any data-rich activity, it is deathly slow. Just updating Norton can take 3-5 minutes. Updating to 1903 took about 5 hours.... download and then install.
Off-topic Roger question: When a fan runs on a computer too often, what's the best way to figure out what is causing the heat? I think related question.... I have several programs that show me running processes. What is the best program to look at running processes, assess their impact, and stop some of them? I've used a few different things to do this, but I'm thinking you know the best one.
If it is a laptop, often heat is caused by a build up a dust between the fan and the cooling vent, which is preventing air flow. Typically this need to clean out every few months. On some laptops, the fan is easily accessible, but on many it's not. If the fan is not easily accessible, I find that the the most effective way to clear the dust is using an air compressor, ideally with a particulate filter, to filter out dust and moisture.
On my HP ProBooks, I use NoteBook FanControl, with custom settings, so that the fan doesn't start running until the computer gets hotter than with the default BIOS fan settings. Also, it could just be excessive CPU use that is causing the fan to run. Task Manager is all you need to have a look at CPU usage and see any process is using a lot of CPU time.
1/ Room temperature is higher (it's summer, now)
2/ Problems with drivers (windows 10 creators => nvidia graphics overheating; downgrade = no more overheating)
3/ Faulty background apps constantly consuming CPU
4/ Dirty hardwares, need to be cleaned
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- Jan 10, 2017
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I'm on 1809 with my gaming system and currently I have the opinion to wait for 1903.
more time = more bugs are fixed
more time = more bugs are fixed
If you wait much longer, the next feature update will already be out.
There's not much to fix now, with Microsoft already working on 1909 update (which will be a service pack for 1903).
Seems they took my advice for only one major update for year, the second one being a normal update.
- Jul 6, 2017
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Have you noticed any improvement compared to the previous version?
- May 16, 2018
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Good question. And actually.... yes. I think @roger_m is correct that there is a performance benefit to an old computer with the installation of 1903.
I cleaned the computer out thoroughly (three cleaners) and defragmented prior to installing, then loaded 1903, and then cleaned it out and defragmented again.
I don't think I'm imagining it -- it seems that the computer is faster than it's been in many years.
- Jul 6, 2017
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Thanks for encouraging me, is that I also have an old machine.
Intel core 2 Quad Q8300 2500 MHz, and 4GB of RAM
Intel core 2 Quad Q8300 2500 MHz, and 4GB of RAM
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Updated to the 1903 version.
If it is faster it deserves to be updated, it starts faster and I see it more fluid. Thank you all for the information.
If it is faster it deserves to be updated, it starts faster and I see it more fluid. Thank you all for the information.
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