Last version was before Windows 11 was released in 2021, but it works in all Windows 10 and 11 versions. It looks like it also works in the Server versions. I don't even have the latest version. I have an old version that doesn't automatically open the relevant system files, I have to press CTRL+O and manually select each system file I want to modify. Since Windows 10 v1903 the system files cannot be edited directly anyway. I have to copy them to another folder, modify them, and then take ownership and grant Administrators group full access rights to both C:\Windows\SystemResources folder and the respective files before I can replace the originals. Replacement must be done from Command Prompt with File Explorer not running since they are used by Windows. Yes, it is rather complicated, but after 2-3 times you do it much faster (every cumulative update might replace the modified files and I have to modify them again).
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
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Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
Also runs VLC, MPC-HC, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, anything Windows 10/11 can run except antiviruses and other applications that have a server version.
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
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Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
Also runs VLC, MPC-HC, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, anything Windows 10/11 can run except antiviruses and other applications that have a server version.
I used to use Window Server as a workstation OS 15-20 years ago. It was easier to get it working back then. Also, all those years ago odd urban myths grew online that in Windows Server for example that the audio stack inside the Server OS was better than the one inside the then current consumer versions of Windows. This of course was a complete load of rubbish.
It wouldn't work for me now as some of my core software wouldn't function properly if at all.
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB (OS)
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Lexar NZ790 4TB
LaCie d2 Professional 6TB external - USB 3.1
Seagate Expansion 16TB external - USB 3.2
Seagate One Touch 18TB external HD - USB 3.0
I didn't said without Antivirus. I said I use the bundled Windows Defender which is good enough for the average home PC. I would need more protection if I had a business PC or whatever. At home a standard antivirus and using my brain when I see a popup window is enough to keep me secure.
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Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
I used to use Window Server as a workstation OS 15-20 years ago. It was easier to get it working back then. Also, all those years ago odd urban myths grew online that in Windows Server for example that the audio stack inside the Server OS was better than the one inside the then current consumer versions of Windows. This of course was a complete load of rubbish.
It wouldn't work for me now as some of my core software wouldn't function properly if at all.
Of course this was BS. Most servers don't even have an onboard audio card since it is not required for server stuff. Normally the server user is not going to watch videos or listen to music on the server!
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
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Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
Of course this was BS. Most servers don't even have an onboard audio card since it is not required for server stuff. Normally the server user is not going to watch videos or listen to music on the server!
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB (OS)
Samsung 980 Pro 1TB (Files)
Lexar NZ790 4TB
LaCie d2 Professional 6TB external - USB 3.1
Seagate Expansion 16TB external - USB 3.2
Seagate One Touch 18TB external HD - USB 3.0
For standard edition you're talking over $1000/year plus CALS and it's licensed per CPU core with a min of 16, so if you have more cores than that price goes up
Actually most servers now DO have onboard audio - even if it's a relatively average audio quality chip - audio on a server doesn't need high end gaming quality audio / video stuff and an onboard chip is TINY !! plus Windows servers for donkeys years have had an audio service availability - you just need to enable it and then select start automatically in the services options.
Audio and video is quite important on servers if you need help in installing complex things like SAP HANA on it and you can then connect to the provider via video / audio for set up while logged on to the server.
Probably I had my mind on rather ancient servers and workstations without audio. Even if that was the case, you could easily add a cheap USB audio dongle with just speakers out and mic in.
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Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
Probably I had my mind on rather ancient servers and workstations without audio. Even if that was the case, you could easily add a cheap USB audio dongle with just speakers out and mic in.
Basic usb audio -- just bog standard analog Left and right - just €3.90 !!!! and sounds better just fed into decent speakers than most of those hideous modern (usually expensive) bud earphones which usually people NOT wearing them get more sound than the people wearing them -- those iPhone things are the worst offenders on that one !!!
I find those good in VM's if there's any problem setting audio up !! no drivers needed.
At least here there's a good etiquette on public transport where people respect a public shared space. Not sure in other places -- UK and USA seem the worst places in that regard with Noise and eating on public transport. Not sure in Greece -- but at least the food is brilliant.
Here in Greece eating or drinking is forbidden on Athens Metro or Thessaloniki Metro. Many workers, including me, carry their morning coffee, but don't drink it and of course watch not to spill it. If get caught there is a fine. I remember when studying in London UK that you could find spilled coffees or beers and trash in the docks and trains of Underground and even some drunk guys would puke late in the evening. Gross...
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Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
My Sony buds (all 2 pairs) were expensive but I can't hear a thing outside of their feed and people around me can't hear what I'm listening to either. Not sure what over priced garbage you're talking about.
My Sony buds (all 2 pairs) were expensive but I can't hear a thing outside of their feed and people around me can't hear what I'm listening to either. Not sure what over priced garbage you're talking about.
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If you visit London and get on to the "Tube" then I think you'll understand what I'm saying. Perhaps in Finland those bud phones are of a higher quality or people don't have volume always set as "High", but now youngsters often don't use the headphones at all when in public spaces.
I'm still always surprised why in some countries how so many people are always walking around with junk food stuffed into their mouths - totally unnecessary -- plenty of cheap decent stuff - available all year around PLANET WIDE - just learn a bit of cooking.
On a recent trip to Verona in Italy (beautiful classic old city) almost nobody was eating in the street (Italian food itself is usually pretty good !!) and public transport was a joy to use. Absolutely delightful place to visit - well behaved people and affordable prices - even though loads of high end stores selling Rolexes, Armani €2,000 handbags etc. Almost no "Fast food outlets" -- who needs them. !!!
London, Detroit, NYC, Rome,Barcelona are the worst for that type of behaviour IMHO and 99% often due to "Tourists".
Here in Greece they usually wear huge headphones to listen to their music. Admittedly we cannot hear what they hear, so either have the volume at normal values, or they have good insulation. However this is rather dangerous when walking on the streets and all they hear is their music. If for example a driver honks at them, they won't listen anything and just keep crossing risking their lives. Also they won't notice a pickpocket sneaking from behind and stealing their bags or whatever.
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Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
