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T510 compatible with Windows 10?

#1 Post by blackthinkpad » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:03 pm

Is it possible to run Win 10 on T510? If so, is it relatively straight forward for clean install or it's going to be an uphill battle (lack of drivers, BIOS, etc)? How do I get an OEM copy inexpensively considering the T510 doesn't worth much these days? Thanks.

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Re: T510 compatible with Windows 10?

#2 Post by TPFanatic » Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:33 pm

It'll work fine.

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Re: T510 compatible with Windows 10?

#3 Post by ZaZ » Thu Nov 23, 2023 5:17 pm

This may be of interest.
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Re: T510 compatible with Windows 10?

#4 Post by blackthinkpad » Fri Nov 24, 2023 2:41 pm

TPFanatic wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:33 pm
It'll work fine.
Do I need to worry about the existing BIOS on my T510 as I understand Win 10 needs newer UEFI to run?

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Re: T510 compatible with Windows 10?

#5 Post by blackthinkpad » Fri Nov 24, 2023 2:51 pm

ZaZ wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2023 5:17 pm
This may be of interest.
No more free Win 10 upgrade?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70qcVq_INx8

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Re: T510 compatible with Windows 10?

#6 Post by TPFanatic » Fri Nov 24, 2023 2:52 pm

Win 10 doesn't need uefi.
And the free upgrade still works.

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Re: T510 compatible with Windows 10?

#7 Post by blackthinkpad » Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:58 am

I got my T510 installed with Win 10. Thanks to all. Is it safe to update the Lenovo system drivers using Windows Update? The Lenovo System Update software doesn't seem to support the T510 as it keeps finding nothing.

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Re: T510 compatible with Windows 10?

#8 Post by whoknows88 » Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:51 am

Just wanted to say. I got the free upgrade to Windows 11 and it hasn't been half bad. With Microsoft's own "winget", and using TinyWall to block windows updates, Windows 11 hasn't been half-bad for me. I had a T410 back in the day, don't know if a T510 would be compatible with Windows 11, but if anyone wants to avoid windows telemetry and forced updates, use their winget program to uninstall cortana/microsoft store/xbox stuff, and TinyWall to block windows updates. You can still use the Microsoft Update Catalog to upgrade manually as you choose.

It's been a good choice for me personally.

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