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17. I tend to buy that kind of stuff on ebay
Mon Jan 6, 2020, 03:46 PM
Jan 2020

I'd recommend buying from a seller on ebay that offers refunds and free returns, that way you can get your money back come hell or high water.

I know what you mean, I have an old ThinkPad with XP on it that has a battery but it runs down in just a few minutes so it is for the most part gone.

You got it right, this sure isn't Windows 95.

Are you on a wireless connection?

I have a slow DSL connection and I know I'd be up all night babysitting the machine, starting and stopping it.

I am trying to still download updates for Windows 7 on that other computer that has updates that won't install hidden.

Do you know how to do this? If they won't install you can have it download them again and select them and hide them but ... you are probably hiding some sort of *critical* update or some such thing.

I'll tell you, Microsoft has us up the creek and they know it.

If I see another window pop-up telling me to upgrade to Windows 10 I think I'll

I did a quick search on ebay for a battery for the machine you name and it gave me 270+ results! Its out there ... lowest price I see is:

$7.99 to $18.99
Buy It Now
Free Shipping
Free Returns

Seller is: championbattery

I hope this helps!

HELP! Indeed!!

Thanks for posting this. Ohiya Nov 2019 #1
Please let us know if it works n/t splat Nov 2019 #2
There are some great tips at the end CountAllVotes Nov 2019 #3
Many thanks. lpbk2713 Nov 2019 #4
You are most welcome CountAllVotes Nov 2019 #5
I did this last night-success! Boxerfan Jan 2020 #6
Glad to know it worked for you CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #7
No printer-avoiding the ink scam Boxerfan Jan 2020 #8
I have an HP 4500 Envy CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #11
Go laser Timewas Jan 2020 #26
You are like me, I hate the Windows 10 interface at140 Jan 2020 #22
Yes, I hate Windows 10 CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #24
You hated lace up shoes as well Aussie105 Jan 2020 #27
Do not like Vista, Windows 8, Windows 98 1st ed. either CountAllVotes Feb 2020 #30
upgrade? LPBBEAR Mar 2021 #34
I'm at the library doing this right now. Thank you. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #9
Let me know how it goes CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #12
Problems. I had to turn off my computer. The library was closing. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #13
Wow, that sucks! CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #14
Troubles galore. I was on the phone with a (legit) MS tech. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #15
When I click on that link it redirects me to a Microsoft site CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #18
Reply, Wednesday a.m.: mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #20
If I do get all this laptop updated, it will need a battery. It has none now. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #16
I tend to buy that kind of stuff on ebay CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #17
I couldn't do this if I weren't on WiFi. mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #19
Wednesday morning: success! mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2020 #21
I am so glad this worked out for you! CountAllVotes Jan 2020 #23
Thanks chwaliszewski Jan 2020 #25
A great big thank you for this! 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2020 #28
Still works Duckerington Feb 2020 #29
Good to know! CountAllVotes Feb 2020 #31
It's still working krispos42 Mar 2021 #33
Post removed Post removed Mar 2021 #32
Win10 "Upgrades" LPBBEAR Mar 2021 #35
Linux Mint might be a good place to start. hunter Apr 2021 #36
Mint LPBBEAR Apr 2021 #37
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