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Question of the day ~ Are you happy with your retirement strategy?
Windows 11 requirements
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ArmatageShanks
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Just install it, you'll be fine.
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How to Install Windows 11 without TPM / with Unsupported CPU - WinBuzzer
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or Ruffie the iso and clean install.
Ivan Leon
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I am running Windows 11 Enterprise on a 'dinosaur' Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz PC with 4GB DDR3-1333 RAM & it performs adequately both as a Media PC for streaming content on YouTube, Netflix, Showmax, BritBox, when playing movies & TV series off my external HD's using Kodi, or music using Media Player, as well as a Home Office PC when using MS Office or browsing the web.
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For what I use it for - see comment above - it hasn't made any difference performance wise between Windows 10 or Windows 11 - but I have had almost NO BSOD events using Windows 11, compared to Windows 10 which threw them up far more often...
I have got used to the different Settings menu layout & the simplified Start Menu - less distracting clutter.
OnlyOneKenobi
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I don't know that it's "better" than 10, it's largely the same with a graphical tweak and a handful of nice to haves. Doesn't seem to be worse at least.
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It does not have anything new I can see as a must have for anyone..... it's been a fck-up since launch if the goal was to gain hype.
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I have a Ryzen 5 3600 with 32GB of DDR4 3600 RAM and a RTX 2070S.
I also want to install Win 11 but I get the same non compatible message.
My windows 10 is a registered version but I want to do a clean install of Win 11. How do I go about transferring the licence? I can't find the old licence key anywhere.
I also want to install Win 11 but I get the same non compatible message.
My windows 10 is a registered version but I want to do a clean install of Win 11. How do I go about transferring the licence? I can't find the old licence key anywhere.
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Have you enabled TPM in the BIOS?
I could upgrade on my 2600 Ryzen after enabling TPM.
The license is attached to your MS account.
Win11 "should" activate based on that when you login with your MS account.
Rickster
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No, they still got a lot of bugs to squash. Maybe in 1-1.5 years it will be better.
Yes. The HDR/auto HDR on my PC “console” is better on windows 11 than it was on 10.
On my notebook, that I sometimes work on if out of home, it’s basically the identical experience, because apps work identically.
Take a look at the support end dates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, I'd stay with Windows 10.
Windows 10 Home and Pro - Microsoft Lifecycle
Windows 10 Home and Pro follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy.
docs.microsoft.com
Windows 11 Home and Pro (Version 21H2) - Microsoft Lifecycle
Windows 11 Home and Pro (Version 21H2) follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy.
docs.microsoft.com
Dark Agent
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Windows 10 21H2 ends Jun 13, 2023.Take a look at the support end dates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, I'd stay with Windows 10.
Windows 10 Home and Pro - Microsoft Lifecycle
Windows 10 Home and Pro follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy.docs.microsoft.com
Windows 11 Home and Pro (Version 21H2) - Microsoft Lifecycle
Windows 11 Home and Pro (Version 21H2) follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy.docs.microsoft.com
Windows 11 21H2 ends Oct 10, 2023.
Windows 10 as operating system support ends Oct 14, 2025 and Windows 11 no date yet. When windows 11 have a date it be 5 years period from announcement.
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The most direct method for finding your Windows 10 product key is from the command line. Type “cmd” into the Windows 10 desktop search box and then right-click the command line result and select “run as administrator” from the context menu. Type this command at the prompt:
wmic path softwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
It will display:
Registry File
As you might imagine, the product key is stored in the Windows 10 Registry File, so it is possible to find the code there if you know the right key. Type “regedit” into the Windows 10 desktop search and select the appropriate item in the results. Navigate to this key:ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionSoftwareProtectionPlatform
The BackupProductKeyDefault key will reveal a valid Windows 10 product key.
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I was a big win10 fan .... but after working with 11 for a few months now, i like it more than 10
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The most direct method for finding your Windows 10 product key is from the command line. Type “cmd” into the Windows 10 desktop search box and then right-click the command line result and select “run as administrator” from the context menu. Type this command at the prompt:
wmic path softwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
It will display:
Registry File
As you might imagine, the product key is stored in the Windows 10 Registry File, so it is possible to find the code there if you know the right key. Type “regedit” into the Windows 10 desktop search and select the appropriate item in the results. Navigate to this key:
ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionSoftwareProtectionPlatform
The BackupProductKeyDefault key will reveal a valid Windows 10 product key.
That registry key doesn't actually display the correct activation key