[CptnObvious]

I would like to hear any experiences with anybody who has Upgraded to Windows 11 this month.

[Army Air Corps]

Ping.

[RayChuang88]

Sadly, not many people CAN upgrade to Windows 11, due to the strict hardware requirements for the new version.

[butlerweave]

I downloaded win 10 ISO installed it on a USB stick then downloaded win 11 Dev updates , removed a file from win 10 and copied a file from win 11 and bingo I have a Win 11 that I can install on any computer , even one that doesn’t support win 11

[Red Badger]

Then why isn’t it Windows 10.1?................

[PeterPrinciple]

All my computers are so old, they won’t run windows 11.

[rktman]

Haven’t yet but was hoping for the H1N1 version. LOL!

[Karma_Sherab]

stories like this remind me of how much I love my Mac

[Mr. K]

if Windows 11 just removes Cortana I’m doing it!

I hate that piece of sh*t and the way it refuses to be removed (unless you rename the EXE file at just the right moment as you kill it from the task manager, and before it respawns itself)

But then it disables some features of the application search box. But Let’s Go Microsoft.

[Pollard]

Windows 95
Windows 95b

Windows 98
Windows 98 Second Edition

Windows XP
Windows XP Service Pack 2

Windows Vista
Windows Vista Service Pack 2/3

Windows 10
Windows 11

[ProgressingAmerica]

Microsoft’s hardware requirements deem my hardware to be out of compliance so it wouldn’t install.(TPM 2.0)

Not that I mind, Microsoft is big tech, for once big tech is actually doing something that’s actually in my favor.

I got off of all big tech years ago. I’m Google-free and Microsoft-free and Apple-free.

[Jeff Chandler]

Do I need to get a new hamster wheel?

[KevinB]

I upgraded from 10 to 11 on two boxes the day 11 was publicly released. The upgrades went seamlessly. All my programs work as before. I have noticed no significant performance changes for better or worse. As the article says, 11 is essentially just a new coat of paint on 10.

[LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget]

Windows 11 locks you into TPM which essentially means you no longer control what can and cannot run on your system. It gives MS the trigger to be like Apple where it is their way or the highway. They wont pull the trigger until the install base is large enough, but it is coming. It will be for your “protection.”

[mak5]

I’ve been using it for a few months now through the Beta program. I agree. Other than a tweaked start menu and some minor changes, it is Windows 10.

[fireman15]

Sorry, my 18 month old HP Envy X360 has an AMD Ryzen 5 2500u which is “not supported”. This is despite glowing reviews from basically all beta testers who were using 2500u processors. It is similar to the latest version of Microsoft Flight Simulator which warns whenever I start it up that my processor is not good enough, yet it runs smoothly at 1920 x 1080, with most options turned on. I apparently own the Rodney Dangerfield of modern processors. Of course mine has the 25 watt TDP version, I am assuming that Microsoft used the 15 watt version when determining whether it was worthy.

Windows 11 will run on my wife’s laptop with a Intel Core 5 8th generation processor, which was released about the same time as my Ryzen, but she wants nothing to with it. Strangely I bought the Ryzen because it had a vastly superior GPU built in and could handle demanding programs and games better than the 8th generation I 5.

[wildbill]

None of my current computers have hardware that permits a Win 11 download. I don’t plan to but a bunch of new compters to get Win 11—but I might buy some newer refurbished computers with better CPU and Ram. I suspect they will be coming on the market at EBAY as first adapters chase after Win 11 by buying new ones.

[higgmeister]

Great vanity and you do seem to live up to your handle.

[daniel1212]

"NVMe drive for the old Laptop I bought for the purpose of trying Windows 11.

A smart move for maybe $50, and even just a SATA SSD is a significant improvement.

"I had bought a Laptop made around 2017 which had NVMe capability for it's system disc.""

You mean the motherboard had a NVMe slot would you could use for its OS.

[daniel1212]

Windows 98 is Off to a Great Start July 10, 1998 |

Redmond, Wash., July 10, 1998 — After only two weeks on store shelves, Windows 98 is off to a great start. Growing consumer interest in Microsoft’s new operating system has led to Windows 98 sales that are exceeding industry expectations. PC Data is reporting that Windows 98 sales are keeping pace with initial sales of Windows 95 in the weeks following its launch three years ago. In addition, customer satisfaction appears strong.

“When the product launched two weeks ago, we were thrilled with the enthusiastic response from our customers,” said Larry Mondry, executive vice president of merchandizing for CompUSA. “Two weeks later, sales continue to exceed our expectations, and our customers seem to be very satisfied with their Windows 98 purchase.” Initial feedback from customers, indicates a relatively smooth upgrade experience. With its streamlined and simplified set-up, Windows 98 is generating substantially fewer support calls on a per-unit basis compared with Windows 95. In an effort to respond effectively to customer questions, Microsoft is training and adding additional support engineers and is continually updating Support Online to provide users with the latest support information. In addition, Microsoft is extending the Windows 98 no-charge support hours to include the next two Saturdays for customers who acquire a stand-alone retail copy of Windows 98 software. - https://news.microsoft.com/1998/07/10/windows-98-is-off-to-a-great-start/

[Bob434]

meet the new boss, same as the old boss-