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March 15, 2019
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Can we still use Windows 7 to do our 2021 tax return on Studiotax? (I have Windows 10 on another computer but don't like Windows 10.)
10:22 am
January 12, 2019
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Unfortunately Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 7 almost two years ago, way back in Jan. of '20. To continue to use an old unsupported OS, is a form of Russian Rolette.
At first, I didn't like Windows 10 either ... it took me well over a week to get used to it. Now I'm just fine with it, and wouldn't want to go back to 7.
- Dean
" Live Long, Healthy ... And Prosper! "
11:22 am
April 2, 2018
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It does not matter that MS stopped support Win 7 or not. If programs are designed in such a way not to check win version everything will run properly forever.
Some programs are obviously developed (compiled) in a way to use Win 10 libraries or whatever so yes, they will not run on Win 7; like TurboTax 2020 and later (most likely).
What bothers you with Win 10? I see no difference between 7 and 10.
1:13 pm
October 27, 2013
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There are some known problems with StudioTax printing on Win 7 and 8 computers per https://www.studiotax.com/downloadwindows.html There is apparently a fix though. I have not seen anything regarding StudioTax for 2021 yet though.
I use StudioTax for 'what if' analysis, but use UFile for my tax software (the PC download version, not the Online version).
1:38 pm
March 30, 2017
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COIN said
Can we still use Windows 7 to do our 2021 tax return on Studiotax? (I have Windows 10 on another computer but don't like Windows 10.)
you can setup windows10 as a traditional desktop and not use the tile at all.
I migrated to win10 from 8 when it first came out as my then new PC includes it, never use the tile layout at all.
Now on Win11 and still use my trusty traditional desktop look.
Win10 boots up 10-50x faster than win7 or 8 esp on cold boot, whether its SSD or HDD. That seals the deal for me.
5:11 pm
March 15, 2019
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Windows 7 is the "devil I know". Windows 10 is the "devil I don't know". Anyway, I guess when you like something, why change, eh?
I did install Windows 10 on a standalone desktop computer but don't have the time to use it much to gain experience. I also suspect Windows 10 might need a more powerful computer than a dual core. Maybe I should install it on my i5?
5:26 pm
November 8, 2018
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COIN said
I also suspect Windows 10 might need a more powerful computer than a dual core. Maybe I should install it on my i5?
SSD drive and 4 gigabytes RAM is all one need to have pleasant experience with Windows 10. My 10 and 14 years old desktops, upgraded with SSD drives, is proof of that.
This 14 years old desktop I use daily, with Windows 10 running it, still has original "Windows Vista" and "Intel Core 2" stickers on it.
6:39 pm
March 15, 2019
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Alexandre said
SSD drive and 4 gigabytes RAM is all one need to have pleasant experience with Windows 10. My 10 and 14 years old desktops, upgraded with SSD drives, is proof of that.
This 14 years old desktop I use daily, with Windows 10 running it, still has original "Windows Vista" and "Intel Core 2" stickers on it.
So, solid state drive does the trick. I assume SSD means solid state drive.
10:54 am
March 30, 2017
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COIN said
Windows 7 is the "devil I know". Windows 10 is the "devil I don't know". Anyway, I guess when you like something, why change, eh?I did install Windows 10 on a standalone desktop computer but don't have the time to use it much to gain experience. I also suspect Windows 10 might need a more powerful computer than a dual core. Maybe I should install it on my i5?
I was on a 3rd gen i5 and had windows 10 on it since 2015 when it first came out.
Was on a HDD back then and its already leap years faster than win8 on bootup.
Migrated to a SDD (everything else on the same) and its even better.
Currently running win11 on the 10th gen i5. I dont see any big diff win10 vs win11. win11 a bit cleaner, but so new that silly/ phantom bugs are expected.
4gb ram is the bare min and I wont recommend it at all. Ram are so cheap these days, 8gb min in my mind. Both my old 3rd gen i5 and now 10th gen i5 are 12 and 16gb respectively.
12:04 pm
March 15, 2019
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savemoresaveoften said
I was on a 3rd gen i5 and had windows 10 on it since 2015 when it first came out.
Was on a HDD back then and its already leap years faster than win8 on bootup.
Migrated to a SDD (everything else on the same) and its even better.
Currently running win11 on the 10th gen i5. I dont see any big diff win10 vs win11. win11 a bit cleaner, but so new that silly/ phantom bugs are expected.4gb ram is the bare min and I wont recommend it at all. Ram are so cheap these days, 8gb min in my mind. Both my old 3rd gen i5 and now 10th gen i5 are 12 and 16gb respectively.
I have a 7th generation i5 and a 4th generation i5. Our company gives to employees as new desktops are rolled out. The only problem is that company geeks removed the internal HD for security reasons. So, I have desktops that can't currently operate because no HD.
1:00 pm
November 8, 2018
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savemoresaveoften said
4gb ram is the bare min and I wont recommend it at all. Ram are so cheap these days, 8gb min in my mind.
An older motherboard may be limited by 4GB RAM, if upgrading old computer one should check documentation.
Besides, in my personal experience, 4GB for Win10 64bit is plenty.
On the other hand, SSD is a must for old desktop or laptop.
3:09 pm
April 2, 2018
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Alexandre said
On the other hand, SSD is a must for old desktop or laptop.
That is absolutely true! 🙂
I have custom build desktop running Intel E8400 overclocked to 4GHz. Computer power is decent but I/O is like molasses; so annoyingly slow I use it as repository as it has all external backup drives attached.
Little laptop I use daily has Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6300U CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.50 GHz with SSD and it is speed demon comparing to desktop. Even CPU processing is faster (music, video conversion) than once powerful desktop... No point to add SSD to desktop as laptop uses less power, is portable, etc. But I might be wrong!? I do have one 256GB NAND SSD laying around (similar shape as memory sticks not shape as 'real' drive) but do not know if there exists 'connector' I can stick it into and connect to SATA line. Then desktop will get another lease on life...
BTW, if anybody knows one and/or is a BIOS expert, I have nice Lenovo Yoga laptop but BIOS is admin locked, password forgotten and it is basically useless as I cannot install OS I want. So if you know how to unlock it or know somebody who knows how, let me know...
4:13 pm
December 27, 2020
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pooreva said
..BTW, if anybody knows one and/or is a BIOS expert, I have nice Lenovo Yoga laptop but BIOS is admin locked, password forgotten and it is basically useless as I cannot install OS I want. So if you know how to unlock it or know somebody who knows how, let me know...
Have you tried removing battery and letting it sit for a while before replacing?
4:27 pm
April 2, 2018
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Bobbyjet11 said
Have you tried removing battery and letting it sit for a while before replacing?
Oh yes... I tried all kind of tricks, nothing works. Pass is stored in lets call it eeprom and no power does not reset it.
5:29 pm
March 15, 2019
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COIN said
Can we still use Windows 7 to do our 2021 tax return on Studiotax? (I have Windows 10 on another computer but don't like Windows 10.)
Yes.
"StudioTax is compatible with the following Windows versions: 7*, 8*, 8.1*, 10 and 11." Maybe not for the Quebec return.
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