As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft is set to end security updates for Windows 10, prompting many users to seek alternatives to ensure their systems remain secure and up-to-date. For those attempting to upgrade to Windows 11 on older hardware, the process may seem daunting due to restrictive...
Microsoft is ramping up its efforts to reinforce the security of Windows 11 by addressing a loophole that allowed users to circumvent its system requirements, particularly concerning the TPM 2.0 support necessary for installation. A well-known method involved appending the string "/product...
In a significant move that has drawn mixed reactions from the PC community, Microsoft has taken steps to tighten the installation restrictions surrounding Windows 11. As of August 2024, the tech giant has officially patched a well-known loophole that allowed users to bypass the strict system...
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In recent developments, Microsoft has taken decisive steps to block a popular method used by users attempting to bypass the system requirements for Windows 11 on unsupported PCs. The method, known as the "single-command bypass," which allowed users to install Windows 11 without meeting the...
The ongoing saga of Windows 11 and its stringent system requirements has taken a new turn as Microsoft starts tightening its grip on how users upgrade their operating systems. Windows 11 has been a topic of much contention since its debut in late 2021, with numerous users expressing frustration...
In a significant shift regarding its strategy to promote Windows 11, Microsoft has decided to halt full-screen notifications urging users of Windows 10 to upgrade to its latest operating system. This decision follows user feedback that pointed out discomfort with the aggressive nature of these...
Microsoft has made a significant decision regarding its approach to encouraging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11. Following a surge of user complaints regarding frequent prompts and advertisements for Windows 11, Microsoft has announced they will be dialing back on these aggressive...
In a world where operating systems dictate user experience, the slow adoption of Windows 11 raises some critical questions. Currently, Windows 11 has achieved around 30% market share among all desktop versions of Windows—a figure that initially appears robust. However, it pales in comparison to...
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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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...
Windows 11 has been a topic of heated debate since its release, primarily due to its increased system requirements and the significant changes it brings to the operating system users are accustomed to. Despite the criticisms and user hesitations, it's important to recognize that Windows 11 also...
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I recently attempted to upgrade my laptop to Windows 11, but I encountered some compatibility issues. My laptop, a [insert model and specs], seems to fall short of meeting some of the requirements for Windows 11, particularly in terms of TPM version and CPU compatibility...
I have a PC that is around 7 years old, running Windows 10 Pro 64bit 22H2. Ever since Windows 11 came out, Windows Update has been saying my PC doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11. I looked into it a while back and decided it was my processor that was the problem, so I had resigned...
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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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So... yeah Microsoft bloody blew it again, like Sisyphus it got that rock up the mountain with Windows 10 only for it to fall down with Windows 11.
I mean... what is the point of Windows 11 again? Oh yeah, sell new computers in an economically stressed world... as the British say: bloody...
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UPDATED 10:45AM Redmond time with link to download and install from the Store! Hello Windows Insiders, Today we have announced that the first preview of Android™ apps on Windows 11 is now available for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel in the U.S. If you haven’t already read this blog post...
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