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?
However, initially I dislike one of Microsoft's harsh aspects in the latest OS—the problematic Windows 11 prerequisites. When will they adjust their strict demands?
There could be some validity to what you're hearing if you're thinking about upgrading. It seems like a warning about potential risks from Microsoft, which might be exaggerated. I suggest doing a fresh install of Windows 11 with Rufus to make a bootable disc that bypasses TPM checks. You might need to turn on the system, but it shouldn't be too concerning at this stage.
The announcement was a mess, and my main system can’t handle version 11. Things are moving forward, so we’ll have to keep up. I think I’ll stick with Windows 10 even after 2025—right now it meets my needs, and upgrading isn’t necessary. The hardware is getting older, but it still works for me.
You keep the April Fools PFP because it’s a playful, temporary design meant for fun and not official.
With TPM 2.0 and SecureBoot enabled, Windows 11 can be set up smoothly on a PC. CPU compatibility isn't strictly necessary, though support for modern CPUs like SSDs works well without major issues. The installation process will proceed without problems. The main concern is that if your CPU has trouble or Microsoft decides to use instructions not supported by your chipset, you might face a BSOD at startup. I've experienced this before—often the CPU was outdated, which already limited performance regardless of the OS. CPUs tend to stay similar over time, and new instruction support is rare because Intel and AMD usually prefer custom solutions. If anything, Microsoft still needs to back older chips, so you'll have a window unless a major security update introduces support for all existing Windows 11 CPUs (which seems unlikely). Proceed and enjoy!
It's not necessary to memorize countless terminal commands. Most tasks can be handled with just the root password you set for updates and software installation. Many Linux distributions offer a decent graphical package manager, and installing additional software is usually straightforward. I've learned this from someone who wasn't used to Linux until Windows 11 was introduced, especially after its strict CPU restrictions made older systems outdated. It's actually quite manageable—99% of what I needed to do didn’t require diving into the terminal.
Same scenario with four old PCs. One was upgraded to Ryzen 7000 for other reasons too. I think one might stop working by 2025 or become outdated for other reasons. I put W11 on one machine to check the TPM bypass feature—it functions properly. It’s hard to say what will happen next; Microsoft might push another update asking for TPM again, or they could drop that need altogether. Who knows… I chose not to stress about it right now. Always keep an OS updated with security patches. For Linux, it really depends on what you’re using. I tried Mint and it made me stick with Windows. Maybe I’ll reconsider later for a secondary machine. My main systems still require Windows. By the way, I really enjoy W11—it’s a solid upgrade and a refreshed version of what I liked in W10. Those days when you had to skip every other Windows release are behind us.