pc compatibility

  1. 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 This change compels many users with outdated or incompatible hardware to consider their options.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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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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  8. VIDEO How to Check If Your PC Can Run Windows 11

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  9. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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...
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    Windows 7 Can my pc run Windows 7?

    ● Intel Celeron 2.13Ghz ● 1GB RAM ● 160 HD Can my laptop run Home Premium 32bits? Thanks.
  18. Business firms that have moved to Windows7

    Business firms that have moved to Windows7 have had different experiences after the fact; but their reasons for moving to Windows7 have also been varied. Here we look at some successful moves and what convinced the business unit to make the move. Link Removed - Invalid URL Gameware is a company...
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    Windows 7 how to choose 32bit or 64bit when BUYING windows 7

    Hi everyone, Some of you may know this already but I just thought I would share my knowledge I learned from M$. I recently preordered windows 7 and could not find anywhere where to choose between 32 bit and 64 bit. I called MS and they confirmed to me that if you are downloading it you will be...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Upgrade Question

    Used to have Vista Home Premium on my PC (no install disks) but after several Windows 7 installs Vista got overwritten, so I no longer have any 'proof of Vista' ownership. MS is offering 50% discounts on upgrade preorders ($99 for Windows 7 Pro), but I suspect I am SOL (i.e. will have to buy...