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With the demise of Windows 7 due at the end of 2019, I'm trying to upgrade my HP Mini 210 to Windows 10. When the new OS first came out (and I received the invitation from Microsoft to upgrade) I tried to update the Mini 210. However, at that time, I got a message saying that the Mini 210 graphics were not capable of working with Windows 10.
I understand that may no longer be the case today. I have downloaded Windows 10 1809 to the Mini 210, but when I tried to install it I got a Microsoft message saying: "We couldn't update the System Reserve partition" - so I have been thwarted once again. Is there a way to fix this problem?
I have Windows 10 Home (v. 1809) on a DVD and I have a product key for it that I can use if necessary, but I would prefer to upgrade from Windows 7 if at all possible to save the 'burden' of re-installing all the applications. I hope someone will know how to do it, other wise this nice little PC (which I mainly use when away from home) will soon have to go to the scrap heap!
1. If I do a clean install will the Microsoft install wipe (i.e. format) the disk and get rid of (or re-format) the reserved partition? I know the way HP set up the disk, there are several smaller partitions (recovery for Windows 7 & HP Tools) etc) that won't be needed with Windows 10. Obviously, if these are left behind, they will waste space on the disk. (It's no problem putting the data back if that gets wiped too as there's only limited data (mainly email) on it anyway, and this is all backed up on my primary desktop PC.).
I would perform a clean install with the latest version of Windows 10 on the PC using the DVD or a bootable pendrive. In my experience updating from 7 to 10 seems to often give problems. You will probably save time in the long run (even if you need to reinstall all your software)
The clean install will also give a fresh start to the system which will make it faster. Once installed, let Windows completely update and find the drivers. You can follow this by going into settings > Security and update > click on Verify for updates
Just looking at the specs of the Mini 210 it is not going to run Windows 10 very well. What amount of RAM do you have? I guess you could try the Windows 10 32 bit edition with 2GB of RAM. You can always try without inserting the product key and see how it runs on the PC. Do you have installation media for Windows 7 in case it does not work with a clean install of Windows 10?
Well, the HP Minit doesn't run too well with Windows 7 SP1, so surely Window 10 can't be any worse! I 'upgraded' the unit some time ago, increasing the RAM to 8GB and changing the HD for an SSD. As mentioned previously, it is essentially a 'holiday' PC for keeping up with email & the occasional web surfing rather than being used for anything too serious.
I have the installation media (and a valid product key) for doing a 32-bit Windows 10 Home installation, so I could try that. (I also have a complete up-to-date image of the Windows 7 install in case I need to go back to that for now.)
Although I spent much of the1990's working with Silicon Graphics Irix machines, I've never 'touched' Linux. What's the best URL for downloading Linux Mint? Also, how compatible is it (if any) for running Windows applications?
Well, I'm truly amazed! First I tried to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 10 on my HP Mini 210, but the install process reported that the System Partition wasn't big enough. (It's only about 31MB), so then I reformatted the System Partition and performed a 'clean' install as recommended by David. This went without a hitch and the machine runs much faster than it had done previously with the Windows 7 OS. I then set about trying to Activate Windows 10. I previously had Windows 7 Home on the Mini. The key for that didn't work, but then I tried the original key (For Windows 7 Starter) and that did - truly amazing!
Old age must be getting the better of my memory! I just ran Speccy on the HP Mini 210 and it reports that it only has 4GB of RAM, so I must have upgraded it from 2GB to 4GB several years ago. I'm not sure if it can even be upgraded to 8GB, thinking about it. However, it runs a lot better than it did when it was running under Windows 7. Now I must try not to put too many tools on it, otherwise, they will slow it down again.
The biggest deficiency with the 210 is the screen size: a working resolution of just 962 x 600 pixels. I have found several applications (particularly IObit Malware Fighter & IObit Advanced System Care) where the minimum application window size is too big (too tall) for the screen. Even if you put the Task Bar on the right-hand side of the screen, you can't see all the window. If you try to move it up with your mouse (to enter the activation code for example - the box for which is right at the bottom of the window), as soon as you let go of it, the window bounces back down so that you can't get to the bottom of it. If you know of any key combinations that will let me hold it up whilst I enter the code at the bottom, please let me know!
I looked through the how-to and the build guides, but found contradicting information, so I'd like to clarify the best way of enabling eGPU for this setup.
Some say rEFIt and automate-eGPU EFI are needed, some they aren't, but I'd definitely like to avoid using them if possible.
@zooli Your 2012 Mac mini doesn't have a dGPU so there's no need to run DDU or modified Radeon drivers from bootcampdrivers.com. Try hot-plugging the RX 580 eGPU in Windows Desktop and see if that would work.
Yes, hot-plug the RX 580 eGPU then download and install Radeon drivers from AMD website. When driver installation is complete, don't click [Restart Now]. Shut the Mac mini off then disconnect the eGPU. Boot up without the eGPU connected then hot-plug when Windows fully loads. If that doesn't work you may need the other boot loader solutions.
I did a clean Windows 10 install via Bootcamp, everything is up-to-date. Installed automate-eGPU EFI to a USB stick with your terminal code, and it boots up with the iGPU even with automatic boot enabled, but doesn't detect the eGPU when hot-plugging it in automate-eGPU EFI's menu and the screen stays black (I have purge-wrangler enabled in MacOS, but I don't think that has anything to do with it). Any suggestions?
@zooli Have you checked if windows will even boot in EFI mode without the egpu?
I tried to get my MacBook Pro Retina mid 2012 on windows 10, and only ever managed to get it working in legacy mode. If you need to do an EFI boot for egpu to work, then I suspect we may both be out of luck :/
Am I the only one running Windows 11 who cannot get Win 11 to find my InReach Mini via USB Synch? I have followed all suggestions on the Garmin website . Including full factory reset. Doesn't work via direct connect to Dell laptop Or via a port on the Dell docking station.
Does the inReach show up at all as a USB device in Windows File Explorer? If not, it may have a bad USB port. You could probably confirm that if you have another, non-W11 computer, to try it on (like a friend's).
2. InReach Sync Desktop App (this syncs the device with your account). It is always best to sync your device before a trip, after changing the plan or activating the unit, or making changes to your account.
Are you using the actual Garmin cable? Does it say Garmin on it? When you plug it in to the computer does the device show that its charging? If it is showing its charging but not connecting 99% of the time it is because you are not using a data transfer cable.
The eTrex 32x uses a different USB plug type (mini-USB) than the inReach Mini. Can't find the micro USB cable that came with the inReach Mini in my drawer full of cables. But ... clue here ... I used to be able to synch the inReach Mini under Windows 10. Now it only charges via any of the multiple micro USB cables that I do have on hand.
Didn't know that micro USB connectors could be 'Charge only' or 'Charge AND data synch'. That's not terribly helpful. But good to know. Agree that there ought be a law against power-only cables that are not MARKED as such.
Typically when you plug in an unknown device for which custom drivers are available, Windows will install them for you. (No experience with Win11, of course.) I don't know that the Mini should need custom drivers in any event. Most modern Garmin units mount as a removable USB drive and/or a human interface device (HID). A few (not the Mini, I don't think) mount in media transfer mode. All of those should be standard. Which is not to say that they are definitely the same from Win10 to Win11.
Now when i try to connect to my windows laptop as Bluetooth speaker they do get detected and paired. But windows refuses to show it as a Sound Output device. So cannot have my browser or any other app sound over Bluetooth.
I checked in Devices settings - seems a Microsoft driver is loaded and is categorized as audio device - but is not picked by windows as audio 'output Device' as stated.
I tried the same with my iPhone - that is to add the same Stereo Paired Nest Mini on my iPhone 12 - it got paired and works smoothly as single device.
I think the problem is the driver. You might need to install a specific driver for your Bluetooth antenna that has superseded the original or it is simply out of date. There should be an option to update your driver
@anirudhgargi, we appreciate all the details you've shared. To further isolate the issue, could you try to connect your Google Nest Mini to other device like your phone to see if you will also experience the same thing. That way, we can sort things out and check if this is a compatibility issue.
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