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Re:Ask HN: Why are Microsoft software installations so slow? by kazinator on Saturday April 21, 2018 @02:14PM (#16892517)
What third-party software? This is about Microsoft software on Microsoft Windows.

A handful of Windows calls can be used to detect the version, if necessary.

What new Microsoft software will install on ancient windows anyway?

E.g. Office 2016 system requirements: https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/4026853/office-offi...: Windows 7 or newer, or Server 2008 or newer.

Do we need deep analysis to sort out whether we're on 7, 8, or 10?

Re:Ask HN: Why are Microsoft software installations so slow? by brudgers on Sunday April 22, 2018 @10:33AM (#16896321)
The OP's response to my comment, https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16891398