Microsoft's communication about the hardware requirements for Windows 11 has been, let’s face it, a bit of a jigsaw puzzle without a picture to guide us. As we sail through 2024, the confusion continues, and this time it was sparked by an innocuous update to an old support article. Let’s peel...
In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft has revealed that it’s now possible to install Windows 11 on PCs that do not meet the rigorous hardware requirements traditionally demanded by the operating system. This announcement comes as Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life date in October 2025...
If you’ve been holding out hope that Microsoft might lower the hardware bar for Windows 11, it’s time to let it go. The tech giant has doubled down on its commitment to Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, crushing any expectations of changes to the operating system's requirements. This...
Microsoft has drawn a thick, immovable line in the sand: the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 is here to stay as a foundational requirement for Windows 11. For those users expecting the company to mellow or relax hardware standards, this announcement extinguishes any lingering hope. But why is...
As the clock ticks down to October 2025, the urgency for Windows 10 users to assess their upgrade options intensifies. If you've been clinging to that old but functional PC, now's the time to figure out whether you've got the hardware chops to jump to Windows 11 or if it’s time to consider a...
Windows 11—the sleek, modern, and, dare I say, sometimes polarizing operating system from Microsoft—is here, but not everyone is invited to the party. As of now, all Windows 10 PCs will stop receiving crucial security updates in October 2025, marking the end of its road for keeping up to date...
It seems Microsoft has tightened its grip on users with their latest push towards upgrading to Windows 11, sparking mixed reactions from the tech community. But beneath the surface of those full-screen upgrade prompts is a larger strategy that’s worth unpacking. Let’s dive deep into what’s...
As we barrel toward October 2025, the retirement date for Windows 10 looms large. That’s right, folks; Microsoft plans to pull the plug on security updates for its decade-old OS, leaving millions of PCs clutching their hard drives with uncertainty. The good news? The successor, Windows 11, is...
Have you ever felt the frustration of a Windows update throwing a wrench in your plans? If you're trying to upgrade to the Windows 24H2 update and encountering the error message “This PC can’t be upgraded to this version of Windows,” you're not alone. This common dilemma can lead to a serious...
Upgrading to Windows 11 has become a hot topic since Microsoft's announcement that Windows 10 will cease receiving security updates on October 14, 2025. This change compels many users with outdated or incompatible hardware to consider their options. For those who find their computer's...
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Are you contemplating upgrading your old PC to Windows 11 but are worried about facing potential compatibility issues? Despite Microsoft's official stance suggesting certain hardware limitations, many users have found that it is still possible to upgrade to Windows 11, even if your PC is deemed...
The latest development from NVIDIA is creating significant waves in the Windows community, particularly for users of Windows 10 and 11. As part of its ongoing updates, NVIDIA has announced that it will no longer support processors that do not include the POPCNT instruction set starting from...
In a significant development for users of older Windows PCs, Nvidia has announced that its latest graphics drivers are causing serious compatibility issues, specifically for computers lacking the POPCNT instruction set. This affects many aging systems trying to keep pace with modern software...
Hello, I want to use Windows To Go technology, but there is a problem. After I create WinToGo, it boots well, but then most of the applications that require an activated license say they are now deactivated, and I need that to not happen.
PC 1 - Win10 Pro source disk
Stick 1 - Aomei Partition...
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Running Windows Update returns “This PC doesn’t currently meet the minimum system”? I have another PC with Windows 11 on so I made a clone of its hard drive and fitted it in the unsuitable PC and Bingo it run fine so why do get this message. One problem I have is I like to use Windows Live Mail...
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With the Link Removed and a Windows Mixed Reality headset plugged into your PC, you can view 360° videos and photos in your headset from Microsoft Edge, simply by clicking the Windows Mixed Reality icon that has been added to the video or photo.
You can also navigate to a website...
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Well, Windows 7 fans, here is something new I've never witness before. This came about when I couldn't get any WIN 7 Updates installed after I removed from Windows 10 back to Windows 7 Home. I remembered that I have burned three DVD of the Windows 7 Home OS, and had them other than the...
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Two weeks ago I made a clean install from Windows XP 32-bit to Windows 7 32-bit.
Was worried that new OS won't work properly because my PC is 7 years old and may not have the best specs, has survived a virus and hard drive crash twice. So far it works flawlessly.
Now I'm been bugged with "Get...
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