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Computer Help and Support

ellenrr

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7. windows 7

Reply to ellenrr (Original post)

Sun Aug 7, 2016, 03:06 PM

Aug 2016

I didn't know I could still get W-7.
I would prefer that to 10.

but isn't it inevitable that MS will stop supporting W-7 and I will then be in the same position as I am now?

i figured if I got W-10, at least I wouldn't have to worry about changing for a couple of years.

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I have held on to my 10 -yr old computer for as long as I can-- questions re buying next one. [View all] ellenrr Aug 2016 OP

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