Windows 11??

steve108 · 24 Jun 2021

bobkn said:

Direct link to a Microsoft page that lists the requirements: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11 I'd thought that the TPM 2.0 requirement was an error, but I was mistaken. Yikes.

(My two current desktops have an AMD X570 chipset, so I can use a firmware TPM. Not sure about my Intel based Lenovo laptop.)

Thanks for the link

My main PC is not TPM compliant, so no Windows 11 for me if there's no workaround to bypass this requirement in released W11 version.

As posted by others, you can run "tpm.msc" to check for TPM compliance on your PC.

bobkn · 24 Jun 2021

steve108 said:

Thanks for the link

My main PC is not TPM compliant, so no Windows 11 for me if there's no workaround to bypass this requirement in released W11 version.

It lacks a socket for a hardware TPM? What's its motherboard?

steve108 · 24 Jun 2021

bobkn said:

It lacks a socket for a hardware TPM? What's its motherboard?

It's a 5+ year old Dell desktop. No mention of TPM in BIOS and no TPM sockets on the motherboard

steve108 · 24 Jun 2021

Upgrade to Windows 11 will be free:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wind...in#question-11

"It’s free. But only Windows 10 PCs that are running the most current version of Windows 10 and meet the minimum hardware specifications will be able to upgrade. You can check to see if you have the latest updates for Windows 10 in Settings/Windows Update."

@ICIT2LOL ...... you'll be happy with that

Hopefully your PC meets W11 requirements.

pwdiver · 24 Jun 2021

Just ran the win 11 pc compatibility app it says my Cyberpowerpc with a Ryzen 5 1400 chip 16 gig of ram wont run win 11 Its not telling me what is needed to upgrade so it can run win 11

CountMike · 24 Jun 2021

pwdiver said:

Just ran the win 22 pc compatibility app it says my Cyberpowerpc with a Ryzen 5 1400 chip 16 gig of ram wont run win 11 Its not telling me what is needed to upgrade so it can run win 11

TPM 2.2 most likely, check BIOS for TPM enabling.

ICIT2LOL · 24 Jun 2021

steve108 said:

Upgrade to Windows 11 will be free:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wind...in#question-11

"It’s free. But only Windows 10 PCs that are running the most current version of Windows 10 and meet the minimum hardware specifications will be able to upgrade. You can check to see if you have the latest updates for Windows 10 in Settings/Windows Update."

@ICIT2LOL ...... you'll be happy with that

Hopefully your PC meets W11 requirements.

Thanks Steve I hope my older desktop build will meet the requirements my main laptop will because it is not that old

I haven't watched the broadcast video yet but am trying to get to doing so - got a bit on at the moment.

steve108 · 24 Jun 2021

ICIT2LOL said:

Thanks Steve I hope my older desktop build will meet the requirements my main laptop will because it is not that old

I haven't watched the broadcast video yet but am trying to get to doing so - got a bit on at the moment.

You can click on the link under "Check for compatibility"
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11
and install the "PC Health Check" app and run it . If it says your PC is good for Windows 11, you're set.

If it says your PC can't run Windows 11, there are further things to try before concluding it really can't like checking your BIOS to see if TPM is enabled if supported. Apparently that PC Health Check app is buggy too from what I read.

ICIT2LOL · 24 Jun 2021

Hiyya Steve well my main laptop is set to go but my Ivy Bridge main desktop build I did some years ago is not which is a real disappointment. So it looks like the Ivy Bridge is going to have to keep 10 as it's OS as I have no idea why as I am not that savvy to understand what that TPM stuff is all about but at least I have until 2025 for the old girl and I am not sure of what to check in the BIOS for whatever.
That presentation was for me a bit of a sales spiel as I do not run touch screen things or am interested in gaming etc plus having to shell out a large amount soon I don't think I shall be able to buy a new desktop in the near future. Maybe I might have to try out Linux again on the Ivy Bridge when support for 10 ends

Personally I think MS have made things so complicated now it certainly seems that way to me as an ordinary everyday user for emails etc I am just not interested in the new widgets and bells and whistles to be honest with you.

steve108 · 24 Jun 2021

@ICIT2LOL
Hi John,
Windows 10 will be supported through October 2025, we have time to keep using it.

Both my newer PCs don't support Windows 11, so I'll be using Windows 10 unless something changes or I decide to buy a new PC, which won't be anytime soon.

At least your laptop can do Windows 11 free if you choose to try it

Windows 11??

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