Age of a computer

[ramacaus]

I took up the offer of Windows 10. Which I downloaded onto a old desktop computer. Old, well about 6/7 years old. It has never worked since. Is there a age limit for computers in which Windows 10 will work.

If so why was I not warned!

 

[clifford_cooley]

The question is not as specific as age but whether or not manufacturers will continue support for all their devices. So it is actually a driver support issue, not an age issue. However with that said, 2008 machines should still run fine on Windows 10.

 

[davehc]

Agree with Cliff. Budget restrictions stopped me buying new computers about five years ago. I use only Dells, currently four laptops and a stationery in the family. All are running 100% with Windows 10. None are "supported" by Dell, on Windows 10.
But, keep in mind, there is not too much on a computer, that is maker specific. Quite often, hardware and associated software comes from third party sources - the all-important graphics hardware, as a prime example.