Is it a bad idea to set up Windows 11 on an old computer without TPM?
Is it a bad idea to set up Windows 11 on an old computer without TPM?
Have you run this CAD software on this particular system?
From the specs, 4 or 8GB RAM is pretty thin for CAD applications.
I had to bump up to 64GB for my CAD uses.
Lastly, since this is a 'work system', why isn't a new one a business expense, or supplied by your employer?
Win 10 is still fully supported until Oct 2025. I would hope there is a new system for you between now and then.
It relies on whether the Boot Camp drivers for your setup remain functional in Windows 11. Apple now ensures that certain older devices can't run Windows 10 (largely before 2011). This means you face two layers of missing official compatibility—Apple and Microsoft. I wouldn’t recommend this for essential tasks.
Running CAD software on this system under Windows 7 works without issues. I have 8GB of storage. I’m trying to choose a suitable option to use between now and the Fall. I rarely use this computer, mainly using a desktop Windows PC for personal tasks. Security is important for me since I’ll be handling online banking abroad. Should I revert to Windows 10?
Also, regarding Boot Camp, Windows 11 was installed properly. However, Bluetooth was disabled, and I couldn’t access it. After reinstalling Windows 11, I fixed the issue by installing the audio driver and adding a USB Bluetooth dongle.
If it needs updating in the next 16 months, I would simply install Windows 10.
I thought about it, but when the bank's system noticed I was using a phone, it chose to share fewer details or at least not present everything as clearly as if I were on a computer. Why would less information be shown with a smartphone?
Just tried to install Windows 10 on this computer. For unknown reason, after Windows Update and reboot, a big blue Windows logo (four blue rectangles) showed up. Pressing any key did not result in the login screen. I had to perform a forced reboot. Could login but when tried to preform another Windows Update, same thing happened. Three times in a row already. Perhaps Windows 10 does not work on this computer reliably. Strange thing is there was no such problem installing Windows 11 and doing Windows Update on this computer. Is this normal?
Due to an unclear cause, Windows 10 and Linux aren't functioning properly on this machine. After installing Windows 11 along with security programs such as Bitdefender, will the overall security remain comparable, or will it match the performance of Windows 11 with TPM enabled?
If you can't set up a standard Linux distribution, it's probably due to a hardware issue or incorrect setup.