Computer help please 2025

[Brummie a long time ago]

All very interesting......

I have a gut feeling that linux is not your route to peace and tranquility. W10 support ends October 14th. However, read this link to see how to extend it to October 2026. It is a bit alarmist, but does give you the steps to take.

Here's how you can extend Windows 10 support for free before end-of-life in a few clicks

Windows 10's official support will end soon, on October 14, but here's how you can extend it for free in a few clicks in Windows settings.

www.pcguide.com

I haven't verified those instructions.

Then you perhaps need to suss out using your currently vacant D: drive.

Andrew.

 

[Morturn]

I have a gut feeling that linux is not your route to peace and tranquility. W10 support ends October 14th. However, read this link to see how to extend it to October 2026. It is a bit alarmist, but does give you the steps to take.

Here's how you can extend Windows 10 support for free before end-of-life in a few clicks

Windows 10's official support will end soon, on October 14, but here's how you can extend it for free in a few clicks in Windows settings.

www.pcguide.com

I haven't verified those instructions.

Then you perhaps need to suss out using your currently vacant D: drive.

Andrew.

Your right it not. Linux is fine if you like that sort of thing, but it has limitations, as does the PC and the MAC.

It does give a platform for the pantomime arguments to the ones that are capable of having an argument with themselves in an empty room.

Such as the MAC v a PC or the Amega or a Canon camera v Nikon or or or and the list goes on.

I have just done 4 Windows 11 upgrades. A couple of laptops with windows 10 that looked like a Marvel comic with all of the windows bloat. Now a clean install of windows 11 with no bloat and configured to work like Windows 7.

I had two more later that windows 10 said it was said could not be updated. £2k worth of computer ready for the tip, I think not. These two were configured to the old CSM legacy mode which would have stopped the boot process switching from the old "Legacy" mode to the modern "UEFI" mode.

A few tweaks to the BIOS and a stepped flash update to the latest version and I was able to do a clean debloated install.

 

[Radiorails]

You can buy computers without an operating system. I have done so. All you need to make it work is an iso or CD with an operating system of you choice.
A useful place to start would be The Linux Shop web site
https://thelinuxshop.co.uk
Linux generally does not require ante virus systems as Linux has no registry as Windows does, in fact they advise against it.

 

[Richard Dye]

All my data and photos are on an external drive.

An$ external drives are so inexpensive. When you buy, get a little more capacity than you think you will need.

 

[wam]

Just because Microsoft no longer provides updates to an operating system doesn't mean the computer will stop working. It will be exposed to more internet threats but, if you're reasonably careful, these don't mean so much.
Most people think Linux is something obscure that no-one has ever seen apart from a few techies. If you've got a phone or a tablet that isn't Apple, you've probably used one version of it (Android). So all you're dealing with is something like that for a PC.

 

[MWS]

Do you need a Microsoft account to upgrade to 11?

Haven't done so yet.

 

[mw0njm.]

another money making rip off me thinks

 

[mw0njm.]

Do you need a Microsoft account to upgrade to 11?

Haven't done so yet.

looks that way

 

[mw0njm.]

are free ones any good?
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TotalAV	Best for computer cleanup	99.2%

 

[mw0njm.]

will win 10 be safe after 14Th

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www.yout-ube.com

 

[Morturn]

Do you need a Microsoft account to upgrade to 11?

Haven't done so yet.

Microsoft are trying to make people do this and have just done an update that removed the registry features that enable running a windows 11 on a local account. There are ways to circumnavigate this but it’s a matter of choice. Without an account you do lose some security features, so I prefer to go down the route of having an account but do some serious debloating of the Microsoft spyware and apps. It’s what works for you in the end.

 

[mw0njm.]

i might just buy a new win 11 pc cant be doing with fafing about

 

[Morturn]

i might just buy a new win 11 pc cat be doing with fafing about

Don’t chuck out a working PC if you can update it, it may only be the BIOS settings. Do you know the model of the Motherboard Pete. You can type System information into the search bar to find it.

 

[Dinger]

Just because Microsoft no longer provides updates to an operating system doesn't mean the computer will stop working. It will be exposed to more internet threats but, if you're reasonably careful, these don't mean so much.
Most people think Linux is something obscure that no-one has ever seen apart from a few techies. If you've got a phone or a tablet that isn't Apple, you've probably used one version of it (Android). So all you're dealing with is something like that for a PC.

Absolutely true. This guy has some good advice for anyone worried about keeping on using Windows 10...

 

[mw0njm.]

Don’t chuck out a working PC if you can update it, it may only be the BIOS settings. Do you know the model of the Motherboard Pete. You can type System information into the search bar to find it.

it is a good machine for movies never let me down i will be sad to shelve it

 

[Morturn]

Pete, I see its already operating in UEFI boot mode, but the BIOS is quite old. I would have a look to see if there is an updated BIOS file so you can install windows 11 before buying a new one.

 

[mw0njm.]

Pete, I see its already operating in UEFI boot mode, but the BIOS is quite old. I would have a look to see if there is an updated BIOS file so you can install windows 11 before buying a new one.

just been in there mort what a job to get settings back after having a fiddle

 

[Morturn]

just been in there mort what a job to get settings back after having a fiddle

Hi Pete

Thanks for the system information. Unfortunately, now I have checked online, it cannot be updated to Windows. The two reasons are the CPU is Incompatible; you have an Intel Core i3-3240. Microsoft's Requirement: 8th Generation Intel Core or newer.

TPM Version is Likely Insufficient, the Microsoft's Requirement: TPM 2.0 & Secure Boot Enabled. So, both are showstoppers.

In your case you can an unofficial workarounds to bypass the CPU and TPM checks. However, I would strongly advise against this because:

It involves modifying system files or the Windows installer.

It can be unstable and may not receive future updates.

If something goes wrong, it can be difficult to troubleshoot.

One cost effective way would be to think about a refurbished model that is 3-4 years old) would easily meet the Windows 11 requirements and provide a significant performance and efficiency boost. Look for a model with an 8th Gen Intel i3 or i5 (e.g., i5-8500) or newer.

There are some Linux options but there is also the associated learning curve with them

 

[mw0njm.]

Hi Pete

Thanks for the system information. Unfortunately, now I have checked online, it cannot be updated to Windows. The two reasons are the CPU is Incompatible; you have an Intel Core i3-3240. Microsoft's Requirement: 8th Generation Intel Core or newer.

TPM Version is Likely Insufficient, the Microsoft's Requirement: TPM 2.0 & Secure Boot Enabled. So, both are showstoppers.

In your case you can an unofficial workarounds to bypass the CPU and TPM checks. However, I would strongly advise against this because:

It involves modifying system files or the Windows installer.

It can be unstable and may not receive future updates.

If something goes wrong, it can be difficult to troubleshoot.

One cost effective way would be to think about a refurbished model that is 3-4 years old) would easily meet the Windows 11 requirements and provide a significant performance and efficiency boost. Look for a model with an 8th Gen Intel i3 or i5 (e.g., i5-8500) or newer.

There are some Linux options but there is also the associated learning curve with them

Thanks for looking mort there are plenty of refurbished ones for sale on fleebay in brum.
see what happends