Nightmare: Once Windows 10 support ends, what remains of my budget Windows 10 machine?

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Nightmare: Once Windows 10 support ends, what remains of my budget Windows 10 machine?

Nightmare: Once Windows 10 support ends, what remains of my budget Windows 10 machine?

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Wiizy
Junior Member

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08-27-2016, 01:32 PM

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I owned a PC built from used components—it was my first project, and I’m determined to keep it running. Specs: Intel Core i3 2120 (2nd gen), ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0, 8GB DDR3 RAM at 1333MHz, 120GB SSD, 750GB hard drive, 160GB additional, 500W PSU. After Windows 10 reached its end-of-life in 2025, I’m wondering if it’s still safe to run Windows 10 on it. My current antivirus is Windows Defender with the latest updates.

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Wiizy

08-27-2016, 01:32 PM #1

I owned a PC built from used components—it was my first project, and I’m determined to keep it running. Specs: Intel Core i3 2120 (2nd gen), ASUS P8H61-M LX3 R2.0, 8GB DDR3 RAM at 1333MHz, 120GB SSD, 750GB hard drive, 160GB additional, 500W PSU. After Windows 10 reached its end-of-life in 2025, I’m wondering if it’s still safe to run Windows 10 on it. My current antivirus is Windows Defender with the latest updates.

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Moondog2010
Junior Member

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08-27-2016, 10:47 PM

#2

You can set it up with Windows 11 right now, but in about two years it might feel like a 13-year-old version on an older graphics card. It won’t be very powerful then. It’s wise to begin saving for a newer system—even a small amount each month will make a big difference over time.

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Moondog2010

08-27-2016, 10:47 PM #2

You can set it up with Windows 11 right now, but in about two years it might feel like a 13-year-old version on an older graphics card. It won’t be very powerful then. It’s wise to begin saving for a newer system—even a small amount each month will make a big difference over time.

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Electroniq_
Junior Member

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08-29-2016, 01:34 AM

#3

Ensure your PC remains functional. Explore options for installing Windows 11 on unsupported devices. It can be accomplished with minimal effort.

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Electroniq_

08-29-2016, 01:34 AM #3

Ensure your PC remains functional. Explore options for installing Windows 11 on unsupported devices. It can be accomplished with minimal effort.

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Hobowithasoda
Junior Member

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08-29-2016, 07:42 PM

#4

Yes, you can install Linux.

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Hobowithasoda

08-29-2016, 07:42 PM #4

Yes, you can install Linux.

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1zambos
Member

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08-30-2016, 02:44 AM

#5

Windows 10 is still available to use. Even though Windows 7 reached the end of its support, many users kept going on for years afterward, and I’m confident some are still doing so today.

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1zambos

08-30-2016, 02:44 AM #5

Windows 10 is still available to use. Even though Windows 7 reached the end of its support, many users kept going on for years afterward, and I’m confident some are still doing so today.

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drunmer
Junior Member

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08-30-2016, 10:58 AM

#6

I don't prefer Linux. I'm not comfortable with it. I don't know much about Linux.

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drunmer

08-30-2016, 10:58 AM #6

I don't prefer Linux. I'm not comfortable with it. I don't know much about Linux.

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harm2046
Member

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08-30-2016, 02:22 PM

#7

But are we certain it's reliable? Microsoft warns about risks when installing Windows 11 on unsupported systems, and similar concerns appear in related advisories.

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harm2046

08-30-2016, 02:22 PM #7

But are we certain it's reliable? Microsoft warns about risks when installing Windows 11 on unsupported systems, and similar concerns appear in related advisories.

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JGood456
Member

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08-30-2016, 02:54 PM

#8

Checking the safety status.
Let me know if you need further details.

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JGood456

08-30-2016, 02:54 PM #8

Checking the safety status.
Let me know if you need further details.

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Salem_Gamer
Junior Member

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09-05-2016, 05:52 PM

#9

That's sensationalizing things. It might just cause problems like instability, performance drops or glitches—though that could also result in emotional harm. Even the latest operating systems have weaknesses. Ultimately, it comes down to understanding what you should and shouldn't do with a computer (what to avoid downloading and where to steer clear).

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Salem_Gamer

09-05-2016, 05:52 PM #9

That's sensationalizing things. It might just cause problems like instability, performance drops or glitches—though that could also result in emotional harm. Even the latest operating systems have weaknesses. Ultimately, it comes down to understanding what you should and shouldn't do with a computer (what to avoid downloading and where to steer clear).

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Spawn377
Member

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09-05-2016, 11:06 PM

#10

Nobody is familiar with anything, until you decide to become familiar with it. No, but there is a chance a Windows Update will stop it working if they decide to use features only supported on newer CPUs.

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Spawn377

09-05-2016, 11:06 PM #10

Nobody is familiar with anything, until you decide to become familiar with it. No, but there is a chance a Windows Update will stop it working if they decide to use features only supported on newer CPUs.

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