pc compatibility

  1. Is Your PC Ready for Windows 11? Compatibility Guide & Upgrade Tips

    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...
  2. Microsoft's Aggressive Upgrade Push: Windows 11 Full-Screen Prompts Explained

    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...
  3. Upgrade or Ditch? Navigating Windows 10’s End with Windows 11

    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...
  4. Fix Windows Update Error: This PC Can't Be Upgraded to 24H2

    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...
  5. Upgrade Your Old PC to Windows 11: Step-by-Step Guide and Tips

    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 This change compels many users with outdated or incompatible hardware to consider their options.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...
  6. Upgrade Your Older PC to Windows 11: How to Overcome Compatibility Issues

    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...
  7. NVIDIA Driver Update: POPCNT Requirement Introduces BSOD Risks for Windows 10 & 11 Users

    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...
  8. Nvidia Drivers (Release 555) Cause BSOD on Older CPUs Lacking POPCNT

    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...
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    Windows To Go deactivates applications?

    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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    Windows 11 PC unsuitable for Windows 11

    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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  12. VIDEO How to Check If Your PC Can Run Windows 11

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  13. Windows 10 Tip: View 360° videos and photos in Microsoft Edge with your Windows Mixed Reality headset

    Link Removed 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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    Windows 7 This Is One For The Road...The Redmond, Wa "You Know What"

    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...
  15. Windows 10 Upgrade or not! (concerned)

    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...
  16. Windows 7 keyboard problem

    my key board started to not backspace now in order to use the backspace button I need to hold down the shift button and use backspace. win7 all was ok till boot this am. I have tried the board on a different pc works ok. I have also truer a different keyboard on this pc win7 and same...
  17. Windows 7 Upgrading from Windows 7 32-bit to Windows 7 64-bit with a clean install

    I have Windows 7 installed (32-bit) and want to upgrade to 64-bit. My PC is 64-bit ready. I have read that to do this I need to do a clean install however when I boot up from the disc drive it says press any key to boot from DVD and when I do it just loads windows normally, it won't load in to...
  18. Windows 8 will run on all Windows 7 PCs (and Vista PCs too)

    Worried that you'll have to buy a new PC in order to be able to run Windows 8? Don't! Microsoft has said that the Windows 8 system requirements will be the same, or even lower, than those of... Source: Yahoo! News
  19. Microsoft: Windows 8 will work on today's Windows 7 PCs

    Any computer running Windows 7 will be upgradable to Windows 8, Microsoft said today while pledging to keep hardware requirements level or even lower when the next version of Windows comes out. Source: Yahoo! News
  20. Windows 7 I can't use Ipad 2 With PC & windows 7

    Today, I received an Ipad 2, only to find out that it has a thunderbolt port on it. The only port on the Ipad 2 is the thunderbolt Port, besides the slot for the cards and an adudio jack. I own no Macs, only PC's with windows 7. When I went the Ipad 2 shopping, I said to all the Staff that I had...