So, Windows 11, Let's talk (Page 1/2)
CoolBlue87GT FEB 15, 02:54 PM
So Windows 11, Doesn't like my computers processer

Processer: Intel Core I3-7100U @ 2.40GHz <-- says not supported

All the other requirements are supported

Supports Secure Boot
TPM 2.0 enabled
4 GB ram
Drive 1000GB
Has 2 processors

I've heard others - on line, say they have successfully loaded windows 11 with the same processor.

Time for a new computer?
IMSA GT FEB 15, 04:43 PM
Downgrade back to 10, remove all the automatic update features, and you'll be set. Unless you're in a corporate environment and NEED updates on a regular basis, turn them off and use a nice antivirus to keep your computer safe. I've never had ANY of my windows copies do updates and I've never had any security issues.

There have been discussions online where Microsoft removed those computer checks before you installed 11 but I guess they're back now.

[This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 02-15-2025).]

maryjane FEB 15, 08:13 PM
I see no reason to switch from w10 to w11, tho I do have 1 new laptop with w11 on it as well as my wife's 1 yr old lap that cam with w11. My go to (this one) still does fine with w10.
For that matter, her old laptop with w7 on it still does fine too.

I don't much care if I ever have to endure another win update.
+ to Avast and malwarebytes tho!!
RWDPLZ FEB 16, 03:47 PM
I was in the same boat, my i7-7700K *just* didn't make the cut-off, despite being fast enough to do about anything with 64GB of RAM and a 3090Ti GPU.

"An Intel 7th generation CPU is not compatible with Windows 11 primarily because it lacks the necessary security features and hardware capabilities required by the new operating system, including features like TPM 2.0"

Since 13th and 14th gen Intel CPU's turned out to be ticking time bombs, I switched to AMD for the first time since ~2002. I still installed 10 on the new computer despite it being 11 compatible.

You have until October, but I suspect it will get bumped out even further.
CoolBlue87GT FEB 16, 06:58 PM

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Originally posted by IMSA GT:
Downgrade back to 10, remove all the automatic update features, and you'll be set. Unless you're in a corporate environment and NEED updates on a regular basis, turn them off and use a nice antivirus to keep your computer safe. I've never had ANY of my windows copies do updates and I've never had any security issues. There have been discussions online where Microsoft removed those computer checks before you installed 11 but I guess they're back now.



I never was able to load 11, so it's still running 10. I've seen short cuts by editing the registry, I'm not doing that. It's just a home computer
Notorio FEB 17, 12:05 AM
I've had endless problems with 11 on older and NEW laptops. I'd stay with 10 if you can.
TheDigitalAlchemist FEB 19, 04:18 PM
Yeah, Windows 11, even on a "brand new" machine, is poop. Haven't heard any reasons to upgrade. it's just an Operating System. Be stable, and silent.

11 seems "ok" stable, but the notifications, offers, advertising, and other stuff is annoying.

MAYBE its "better" for gaming? But to run a video editing app? Audio editing? etc... I want my machines to act like an appliance. offline and no subscriptions and such.
Know what I mean?
CoolBlue87GT MAR 17, 01:13 PM

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Originally posted by Notorio:

I've had endless problems with 11 on older and NEW laptops. I'd stay with 10 if you can.



Agreed. A few weeks back, my Microsoft Edge browser started acting up, so I had to start using Chrome to access the web.
MarkS MAR 18, 08:45 AM

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Originally posted by CoolBlue87GT:


Agreed. A few weeks back, my Microsoft Edge browser started acting up, so I had to start using Chrome to access the web.



Yep, my Edge stopped updating a while back. I'll have to get my kid to fix it. He's the IT guy of the family; it's not a real straight forward fix.

[This message has been edited by MarkS (edited 03-18-2025).]

CoolBlue87GT MAY 09, 01:35 PM
As we get closer to windows 10 end support, starting to look for a newer laptop.
My needs are few, just use the computer normal uses. Not into gaming.

I guess my next question is, What is a good laptop now-a-days ?

Currently have an ACER Aspire E5-575 laptop. It's 8 years old - bios says 2017. 4 GB, I have a 1T external drive.

I see some new laptops now have 16 GB. Wow, do I need that much ?

Looking forward hearing what's out there. Price isn't an issue, just want something that is worth getting.