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    CF-18 Basics

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by matt2016, Jan 26, 2016.

  1. matt2016

    matt2016 Newbie

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    I currently got a CF-18 for free from my job. I would like to wipe it clean, since it has been previously used. I would also like to do a few upgrades to the laptop itself. I was wondering what would be a good first step to take in making changes to the laptop. I've seen a few people post about upgrading the OS to Windows 7. Is it possible to upgrade the device to Windows 10?
     
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    Stay with XP, get a 7200 rpm drive or a ide to sata adapter and a ssd. If you are going to wipe it you will need a external DVD drive and the recovery discs. Please post the complete model number.

    They are rugged , reliable and not real fast but a great machine. And free is the best price.
     
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    matt2016 Newbie

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    CF-18NHHZBBM I beleive, and I need Windows 7 in order to run Office 2013
     
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    sunrk Notebook Evangelist

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    My trusty mk2 CF18 that I've had for some years runs Xp Pro and is fine. There are some software packages such as Google Earth that will not run on it as the graphics hardware is no longer supported, but it's a great system albeit older and showing it's age. I don't have any GPS in mine. The battery is a fairly new genuine one that gives me 2+ hrs if I am using my external USB 3G dongle to connect to wireless broadband, or if I'm using it with wi-fi the battery will last 3 to 4 hrs.
     
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    Don't run Office 2013,run LibreOffice and it will open and work with all your files and looks like office 2010,it's free and XP likes it.
     
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    matt2016 Newbie

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    I am using dream spark to get all of my programs for free. Office 2013 is what we are currently using in our class. Any suggestions of HD and RAM upgrades?
     
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    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    "Is it possible to upgrade the device to Windows 10"
    personally , i would not do it ... stick with W7 .
    there is a thread in these forums about (uuuggghhh) W10 (uuuggghhh) .
     
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    Trying to run Office 2013 and Windows 7 on a Pentium M 1.2 with 1.5gb of ram and a IDE drive is going to be a wee bit slow,but have at it. :eek: :D
     
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Umm smoke signals would be faster.

    Me thinks Linux and Libre office.... Will read and edit ANY MS office document.
     
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    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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