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Morning Marie from the both of us.

Yeah, we live up on a steep hill, in winter when it snows no one is going anywhere until the plows come through.
We always get both good and bad with things... Great view and great challenges(in the wintertime) I have it the other way around.. its easy all year around.. but no view.... or i do have another taller building as my balcony view. *lol*
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Linux: Debian, Kali-linux, Alma, Win:7,10IoT,...i3, i5 and i7 From 2gen to 9th gen... Server ...
    OS
    Linux: Debian, Kali-linux, Alma, Win:7,10IoT,2012R
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Elitebook 840, AsusX53, Aspire E1-572. AsusUX32A, HP Pro3130mt+3010mt, HP Proliant ML150, 3xCustom-PC, i3, i5, i7
    CPU
    i3, i5 and i7 From 2gen to 9th gen... Server dual Xenon
    Hard Drives
    Sata, M.2, SAS
  • At a glance

    Retro: 2003server.XPpro, Win2000, Win98SE, Wi...Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
    Operating System
    Retro: 2003server.XPpro, Win2000, Win98SE, Win95, Win3.11, MS-DOS, IBM-DOS
    Manufacturer/Model
    Commodore, AST, Fujitsu, Compaq, etc etc. etc Around 15 desktops and 20 laptops in the collection
    CPU
    Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
    Hard Drives
    MFM, IDE, SCSI
Good morning everyone.

Dry and mostly sunny with a high of 23°C/74°F. Today I'm off to my daughter's, staying through Monday for child/dog minding duties now that it's the school Summer holiday.
Hello Bree
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Mint 22.1AMD Ryzen 7 2700X32 GB DDR4 3000MhzASUS geforce gtx 1050 4gb mem
OS
Mint 22.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
home built
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Motherboard
ASUS tuf b450m mATX
Memory
32 GB DDR4 3000Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS geforce gtx 1050 4gb mem
Monitor(s) Displays
LG ultra wide
Screen Resolution
2560-1080

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Mint 22.1AMD Ryzen 7 2700X32 GB DDR4 3000MhzASUS geforce gtx 1050 4gb mem
OS
Mint 22.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
home built
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Motherboard
ASUS tuf b450m mATX
Memory
32 GB DDR4 3000Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS geforce gtx 1050 4gb mem
Monitor(s) Displays
LG ultra wide
Screen Resolution
2560-1080

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Mint 22.1AMD Ryzen 7 2700X32 GB DDR4 3000MhzASUS geforce gtx 1050 4gb mem
OS
Mint 22.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
home built
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Motherboard
ASUS tuf b450m mATX
Memory
32 GB DDR4 3000Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS geforce gtx 1050 4gb mem
Monitor(s) Displays
LG ultra wide
Screen Resolution
2560-1080
Does anyone know if Brink has posted a tutorial on kicking over office 2013 after it saying its not activated after been offline for a over a year?
I tried to use the search, but this forum engine and me dont seem to be best friends. :cautious:
and a duckduckgo search only gave answers on office 365. *lol*
Its on a win7 machine, so i think everyone understand why its offline. *LOL* 😅
Hello Marie
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Mint 22.1AMD Ryzen 7 2700X32 GB DDR4 3000MhzASUS geforce gtx 1050 4gb mem
OS
Mint 22.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
home built
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Motherboard
ASUS tuf b450m mATX
Memory
32 GB DDR4 3000Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS geforce gtx 1050 4gb mem
Monitor(s) Displays
LG ultra wide
Screen Resolution
2560-1080

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Mint 22.1AMD Ryzen 7 2700X32 GB DDR4 3000MhzASUS geforce gtx 1050 4gb mem
OS
Mint 22.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
home built
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Motherboard
ASUS tuf b450m mATX
Memory
32 GB DDR4 3000Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS geforce gtx 1050 4gb mem
Monitor(s) Displays
LG ultra wide
Screen Resolution
2560-1080

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 11 Pro, Win 10 pro, Win 13.7 Pro Chinese Ver12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900 2.40 GHz64.0 GB of transcendental dimensional RAMNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
OS
Win 11 Pro, Win 10 pro, Win 13.7 Pro Chinese Ver
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
It's a Dell Dude
CPU
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900 2.40 GHz
Motherboard
Father is bored too...
Memory
64.0 GB of transcendental dimensional RAM
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Sound Card
N/A
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Samsung Monitor/Alternative Dimensional Viewing Portal
Screen Resolution
Fuzzy after a couple drinks
Hard Drives
2 or 3, depending on if it's a night they're arguing about having a "split personality crisis" because I partitioned the drive.
PSU
Shockingly active
Case
Don't get on my case....man
Cooling
Scotch on the rocks on the weekends.
Keyboard
Steel Series Lighted Glow in the dark something or another
Mouse
Currently being stalked by the cat...
Internet Speed
DSL
Browser
Defeated by Mario...wait...OH...BRowser...
Antivirus
Yep

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Linux: Debian, Kali-linux, Alma, Win:7,10IoT,...i3, i5 and i7 From 2gen to 9th gen... Server ...
    OS
    Linux: Debian, Kali-linux, Alma, Win:7,10IoT,2012R
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Elitebook 840, AsusX53, Aspire E1-572. AsusUX32A, HP Pro3130mt+3010mt, HP Proliant ML150, 3xCustom-PC, i3, i5, i7
    CPU
    i3, i5 and i7 From 2gen to 9th gen... Server dual Xenon
    Hard Drives
    Sata, M.2, SAS
  • At a glance

    Retro: 2003server.XPpro, Win2000, Win98SE, Wi...Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
    Operating System
    Retro: 2003server.XPpro, Win2000, Win98SE, Win95, Win3.11, MS-DOS, IBM-DOS
    Manufacturer/Model
    Commodore, AST, Fujitsu, Compaq, etc etc. etc Around 15 desktops and 20 laptops in the collection
    CPU
    Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
    Hard Drives
    MFM, IDE, SCSI

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows11 Pro 26200.8894Intel Core i9 14900F (24 -Core, 68 MB Total C...32GB DDR5RTX 4080 Super w/610.74
    OS
    Windows11 Pro 26200.8894
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Alienware Aurora R16
    CPU
    Intel Core i9 14900F (24 -Core, 68 MB Total Cache)
    Motherboard
    Dell Alienware
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4080 Super w/610.74
    Sound Card
    Realtec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Corsair XENEON 32QHD165
    Screen Resolution
    2560 X 1440
    Hard Drives
    1-2TB Samsung 990 Pro PCIe NVMe M2 SSD
    1-4TB Samsung 990 Pro PCIe NVMe M2 SSD
    PSU
    1000 Watt Platinum Dell
    Case
    Alienware
    Cooling
    Liquid Closed Loop
    Keyboard
    Corsair Strafe RGB
    Mouse
    Logitech MK270 Wireless
    Internet Speed
    100Gb's Down-20 Up
    Browser
    Firefox 152.0.6
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Very Quiet And Fast
    CyberPower UPS CP1500PFCLCD
  • At a glance

    PClinuxOS Mate (2025.7)13th Gen Inter(R) Core(TM) i3-1315U64 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz.Internal
    Operating System
    PClinuxOS Mate (2025.7)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    13th Gen Inter(R) Core(TM) i3-1315U
    Motherboard
    Intel
    Memory
    64 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz.
    Graphics card(s)
    Internal
    Sound Card
    None
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 2419HGCF
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB, PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280
    PSU
    Chicony 30 Watt
    Case
    Small
    Keyboard
    Dell
    Mouse
    Razor
    Internet Speed
    1GB
    Browser
    Slimjet

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 HomeAMD Athlon Silver 3050U8GBRadeon Graphics
    OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 3 A315-23-R9VY
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop screen
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 native resolution, up to 2560x1440 with Radeon Virtual Super Resolution
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung EVO 870 SSD (from April 2026: 250GB EVO 850)
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    fully 'Windows 11 ready' laptop. Windows 10 C: partition migrated from my old unsupported 'main machine' then upgraded to 11. A test migration ran Insider builds for 2 months. When 11 was released on 5th October 2021 it was re-imaged back to 10 and was offered the upgrade in Windows Update on 20th October. Windows Update offered the 22H2 Feature Update on 20th September 2022. It got the 23H2 Feature Update on 4th November 2023 through Windows Update, 24H2 on 3rd October 2024 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 24H2, and 25H2 on 30th September 2025 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 25H2.

    UPDATE - 11 April 2026: due to mechanical deterioration this PC has been retired from active duty. The OS with all software and files has been migrated to my System Seven in 'Other systems' to carry on as my general purpose 'main machine'.

    I've now clean installed 25H2 and used Garlin's scripts to update Secure Boot to CA 2023 and revoke the PCA 2011 certificates. It's new role is to test secure boot issues.
  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProIntel® Core™ i5-520M8GB(integrated graphics) Intel HD Graphics
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Latitude E4310
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i5-520M
    Motherboard
    0T6M8G
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    (integrated graphics) Intel HD Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    500GB Crucial MX500 SSD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    unsupported machine: Legacy bios, MBR, TPM 1.2, upgraded from W10 to W11 using W10/W11 hybrid install media workaround.

    In-place upgrade to 22H2 using ISO and a workaround.
    Feature Update to 23H2 by manually installing the Enablement Package.
    In-place upgrade to 24H2 using hybrid 23H2/24H2 install media.
    Upgraded to 25H2 by Enablement Package.

    Also running Insider Dev, and Canary builds and Windows 10 as native boot .vhdx.
  • My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro.

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 8GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Dev, Beta, and RP 24H2 as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 8GB RAM, 1TB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds (and a few others) as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM SIX is a Dell Latitude 5550, Core Ultra 7 165H, 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, supported device, Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Hyper-V host machine. Updated to 25H2 on 30th September 2025.

    My SYSTEM SEVEN is a Lenovo Thinkpad T580, Intel Core i7-8650U, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD + 2nd 512GB NVMe SSD, a supported device for Windows 11. This is my current general purpose 'main machine'. The installed Windows 11 Home from my System One has been migrated to this machine.
Good morning/afternoon all :) I don't know about you guys, but I love setting up new PC's for people. I am currently setting up my future step-daughter's laptop to take to college for her first year. She is excited and nervous about starting something new and away from home.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 25H2AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core Processor (4.20 GHz)32GbsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
OS
Windows 11 25H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
ThermalTake LCGS View 7896XS-270
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core Processor (4.20 GHz)
Motherboard
ASRock
Memory
32Gbs
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
Sound Card
Realtek audio
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Ultragear
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
Lexar SSD NQ7A 1TB NVMe M.2
PSU
650W - 80Plus Gold Power Supply
Case
Thermaltake View
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Keyboard
Razer
Mouse
Razer
Internet Speed
2.0Gbps
Browser
Brave, Firefox
Good morning/afternoon all :) I don't know about you guys, but I love setting up new PC's for people. I am currently setting up my future step-daughter's laptop to take to college for her first year. She is excited and nervous about starting something new and away from home.
Good afternoon :-)
I'm a bit jealous of you... it was soooo many years ago i loved setting up computers :-) I miss the good feeling... nowadays i just hate it like the plague.:rolleyes:
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Linux: Debian, Kali-linux, Alma, Win:7,10IoT,...i3, i5 and i7 From 2gen to 9th gen... Server ...
    OS
    Linux: Debian, Kali-linux, Alma, Win:7,10IoT,2012R
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Elitebook 840, AsusX53, Aspire E1-572. AsusUX32A, HP Pro3130mt+3010mt, HP Proliant ML150, 3xCustom-PC, i3, i5, i7
    CPU
    i3, i5 and i7 From 2gen to 9th gen... Server dual Xenon
    Hard Drives
    Sata, M.2, SAS
  • At a glance

    Retro: 2003server.XPpro, Win2000, Win98SE, Wi...Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
    Operating System
    Retro: 2003server.XPpro, Win2000, Win98SE, Win95, Win3.11, MS-DOS, IBM-DOS
    Manufacturer/Model
    Commodore, AST, Fujitsu, Compaq, etc etc. etc Around 15 desktops and 20 laptops in the collection
    CPU
    Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
    Hard Drives
    MFM, IDE, SCSI
Afternoon Beron. It can be fun and can be challenging. Tomorrow I'm going to a ladies house to install her new PC. Not sure what I'm getting into.

She bought an undersized device on Amazon, had her data transferred by Bestbuy, her husband connected all the cables, so you want me to do what??

Bestbuy said her storage was to small for all her data but she uses OneDrive. Did they use her MS account, did they note what they didn't do? If they filled SSD to the max that is not good.

So I'm either going in as a detective to see what Bestbuy screwed up, a referee between her and hubby or the bad guy that has to tell her she bought the wrong thing.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Pro x64 Version V23H2i7-8700KG.Skill Trident Z 3200MHz F4-3200C16D-16GTZ (...Intel UHD Graphics 630
OS
Windows 11 Pro x64 Version V23H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Custom
CPU
i7-8700K
Motherboard
Asus Maximus X Code - Z370
Memory
G.Skill Trident Z 3200MHz F4-3200C16D-16GTZ (2) 32GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Sound Card
Integrated ROG SupremeFX
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VP279 27", Samsung BX2431 24"
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Samsung M.2 NVMe 960 EVO 500GB Boot,
Samsung 840 EVO 250GB (System Copy Drive),
Samsung 860 EVO 1TB (Primary Data Drive),
WD Black 500GB (Data Copy Drive)
ICY Dock 5.25 2.5/3.5 Bays MB971SP-B
PSU
Corsair RM 650i +Gold
Case
Phanteks Enthroo Primo
Cooling
Corsair Hydro H150i, 360mm Rad & Five Corsair 140mm Pro ML Case Fans
Keyboard
das Keyboard MX Brown Mechanical Switches Model DASKMKPROSIL-3G7-r1.0
Mouse
Logitech MX Master 3 Wireless & Bluetooth
Internet Speed
500Mb +
Browser
Chrome (Pri), Firefox (Sec)
Antivirus
Malwarebytes Premium, SuperAntiSpyware Pro (Licensed)
Other Info
Microsoft LifeCam HD,
APC Back-UPS Pro 1500,
Macrium (Licensed),
Microsoft 365,
Wise Disk Cleaner,
Crystal Disk Info,
Screenpresso (Licensed),
AnyDesk (Licensed),
Afternoon Beron. It can be fun and can be challenging. Tomorrow I'm going to a ladies house to install her new PC. Not sure what I'm getting into.

She bought an undersized device on Amazon, had her data transferred by Bestbuy, her husband connected all the cables, so you want me to do what??

Bestbuy said her storage was to small for all her data but she uses OneDrive. Did they use her MS account, did they note what they didn't do? If they filled SSD to the max that is not good.

So I'm either going in as a detective to see what Bestbuy screwed up, a referee between her and hubby or the bad guy that has to tell her she bought the wrong thing.
Good Afternoon Ken :-)
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Linux: Debian, Kali-linux, Alma, Win:7,10IoT,...i3, i5 and i7 From 2gen to 9th gen... Server ...
    OS
    Linux: Debian, Kali-linux, Alma, Win:7,10IoT,2012R
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Elitebook 840, AsusX53, Aspire E1-572. AsusUX32A, HP Pro3130mt+3010mt, HP Proliant ML150, 3xCustom-PC, i3, i5, i7
    CPU
    i3, i5 and i7 From 2gen to 9th gen... Server dual Xenon
    Hard Drives
    Sata, M.2, SAS
  • At a glance

    Retro: 2003server.XPpro, Win2000, Win98SE, Wi...Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
    Operating System
    Retro: 2003server.XPpro, Win2000, Win98SE, Win95, Win3.11, MS-DOS, IBM-DOS
    Manufacturer/Model
    Commodore, AST, Fujitsu, Compaq, etc etc. etc Around 15 desktops and 20 laptops in the collection
    CPU
    Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
    Hard Drives
    MFM, IDE, SCSI
Good morning/afternoon all :) I don't know about you guys, but I love setting up new PC's for people. I am currently setting up my future step-daughter's laptop to take to college for her first year. She is excited and nervous about starting something new and away from home.
Good day Beron🤠👍👍👍
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows11 Pro 26200.8894Intel Core i9 14900F (24 -Core, 68 MB Total C...32GB DDR5RTX 4080 Super w/610.74
    OS
    Windows11 Pro 26200.8894
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Alienware Aurora R16
    CPU
    Intel Core i9 14900F (24 -Core, 68 MB Total Cache)
    Motherboard
    Dell Alienware
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4080 Super w/610.74
    Sound Card
    Realtec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Corsair XENEON 32QHD165
    Screen Resolution
    2560 X 1440
    Hard Drives
    1-2TB Samsung 990 Pro PCIe NVMe M2 SSD
    1-4TB Samsung 990 Pro PCIe NVMe M2 SSD
    PSU
    1000 Watt Platinum Dell
    Case
    Alienware
    Cooling
    Liquid Closed Loop
    Keyboard
    Corsair Strafe RGB
    Mouse
    Logitech MK270 Wireless
    Internet Speed
    100Gb's Down-20 Up
    Browser
    Firefox 152.0.6
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Very Quiet And Fast
    CyberPower UPS CP1500PFCLCD
  • At a glance

    PClinuxOS Mate (2025.7)13th Gen Inter(R) Core(TM) i3-1315U64 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz.Internal
    Operating System
    PClinuxOS Mate (2025.7)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Intel
    CPU
    13th Gen Inter(R) Core(TM) i3-1315U
    Motherboard
    Intel
    Memory
    64 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz.
    Graphics card(s)
    Internal
    Sound Card
    None
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 2419HGCF
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB, PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280
    PSU
    Chicony 30 Watt
    Case
    Small
    Keyboard
    Dell
    Mouse
    Razor
    Internet Speed
    1GB
    Browser
    Slimjet
Afternoon Beron. It can be fun and can be challenging. Tomorrow I'm going to a ladies house to install her new PC. Not sure what I'm getting into.

She bought an undersized device on Amazon, had her data transferred by Bestbuy, her husband connected all the cables, so you want me to do what??

Bestbuy said her storage was to small for all her data but she uses OneDrive. Did they use her MS account, did they note what they didn't do? If they filled SSD to the max that is not good.

So I'm either going in as a detective to see what Bestbuy screwed up, a referee between her and hubby or the bad guy that has to tell her she bought the wrong thing.
Wow, ok so you win on that one, not sure if you wanted to win or not but, you've got it :)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 25H2AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core Processor (4.20 GHz)32GbsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
OS
Windows 11 25H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
ThermalTake LCGS View 7896XS-270
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core Processor (4.20 GHz)
Motherboard
ASRock
Memory
32Gbs
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
Sound Card
Realtek audio
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Ultragear
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
Lexar SSD NQ7A 1TB NVMe M.2
PSU
650W - 80Plus Gold Power Supply
Case
Thermaltake View
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Keyboard
Razer
Mouse
Razer
Internet Speed
2.0Gbps
Browser
Brave, Firefox
Well the setup of the laptop did not go as smooth as I thought it would be, got stuck in the setup loop, would not go past signing into a Microsoft account, had to revert to command prompt and telling it to create a local account in order to get into windows.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 25H2AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core Processor (4.20 GHz)32GbsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
OS
Windows 11 25H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
ThermalTake LCGS View 7896XS-270
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core Processor (4.20 GHz)
Motherboard
ASRock
Memory
32Gbs
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
Sound Card
Realtek audio
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Ultragear
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
Lexar SSD NQ7A 1TB NVMe M.2
PSU
650W - 80Plus Gold Power Supply
Case
Thermaltake View
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Keyboard
Razer
Mouse
Razer
Internet Speed
2.0Gbps
Browser
Brave, Firefox
Good morning/afternoon all :) I don't know about you guys, but I love setting up new PC's for people. I am currently setting up my future step-daughter's laptop to take to college for her first year. She is excited and nervous about starting something new and away from home.
Good evening Beron.

Yep, still enjoy it. I have a grandson and granddaughter I've been keeping supplied with laptops. They're in year 7 and year 6 respectively (that's your grade 6 and grade 5) and they're really starting to put their latest ones to good use for their school work.
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 HomeAMD Athlon Silver 3050U8GBRadeon Graphics
    OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 3 A315-23-R9VY
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop screen
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768 native resolution, up to 2560x1440 with Radeon Virtual Super Resolution
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung EVO 870 SSD (from April 2026: 250GB EVO 850)
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    fully 'Windows 11 ready' laptop. Windows 10 C: partition migrated from my old unsupported 'main machine' then upgraded to 11. A test migration ran Insider builds for 2 months. When 11 was released on 5th October 2021 it was re-imaged back to 10 and was offered the upgrade in Windows Update on 20th October. Windows Update offered the 22H2 Feature Update on 20th September 2022. It got the 23H2 Feature Update on 4th November 2023 through Windows Update, 24H2 on 3rd October 2024 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 24H2, and 25H2 on 30th September 2025 through Windows Update by setting the Target Release Version for 25H2.

    UPDATE - 11 April 2026: due to mechanical deterioration this PC has been retired from active duty. The OS with all software and files has been migrated to my System Seven in 'Other systems' to carry on as my general purpose 'main machine'.

    I've now clean installed 25H2 and used Garlin's scripts to update Secure Boot to CA 2023 and revoke the PCA 2011 certificates. It's new role is to test secure boot issues.
  • At a glance

    Windows 11 ProIntel® Core™ i5-520M8GB(integrated graphics) Intel HD Graphics
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Latitude E4310
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i5-520M
    Motherboard
    0T6M8G
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    (integrated graphics) Intel HD Graphics
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    500GB Crucial MX500 SSD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    unsupported machine: Legacy bios, MBR, TPM 1.2, upgraded from W10 to W11 using W10/W11 hybrid install media workaround.

    In-place upgrade to 22H2 using ISO and a workaround.
    Feature Update to 23H2 by manually installing the Enablement Package.
    In-place upgrade to 24H2 using hybrid 23H2/24H2 install media.
    Upgraded to 25H2 by Enablement Package.

    Also running Insider Dev, and Canary builds and Windows 10 as native boot .vhdx.
  • My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro.

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 8GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Dev, Beta, and RP 24H2 as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 8GB RAM, 1TB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds (and a few others) as a native boot .vhdx.

    My SYSTEM SIX is a Dell Latitude 5550, Core Ultra 7 165H, 64GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, supported device, Windows 11 Pro 24H2, Hyper-V host machine. Updated to 25H2 on 30th September 2025.

    My SYSTEM SEVEN is a Lenovo Thinkpad T580, Intel Core i7-8650U, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD + 2nd 512GB NVMe SSD, a supported device for Windows 11. This is my current general purpose 'main machine'. The installed Windows 11 Home from my System One has been migrated to this machine.
Sorry to hear the setup didn't go as smooth as you hoped for. 🫤
I have never touched an MS-account, so i have no good advice on that one... Local account is always best in my world.. as then you dont have to care for a second if internet is down when you start up the computer.
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Linux: Debian, Kali-linux, Alma, Win:7,10IoT,...i3, i5 and i7 From 2gen to 9th gen... Server ...
    OS
    Linux: Debian, Kali-linux, Alma, Win:7,10IoT,2012R
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Elitebook 840, AsusX53, Aspire E1-572. AsusUX32A, HP Pro3130mt+3010mt, HP Proliant ML150, 3xCustom-PC, i3, i5, i7
    CPU
    i3, i5 and i7 From 2gen to 9th gen... Server dual Xenon
    Hard Drives
    Sata, M.2, SAS
  • At a glance

    Retro: 2003server.XPpro, Win2000, Win98SE, Wi...Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
    Operating System
    Retro: 2003server.XPpro, Win2000, Win98SE, Win95, Win3.11, MS-DOS, IBM-DOS
    Manufacturer/Model
    Commodore, AST, Fujitsu, Compaq, etc etc. etc Around 15 desktops and 20 laptops in the collection
    CPU
    Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
    Hard Drives
    MFM, IDE, SCSI
Good evening Beron.

Yep, still enjoy it. I have a grandson and granddaughter I've been keeping supplied with laptops. They're in year 7 and year 6 respectively (that's your grade 6 and grade 5) and they're really starting to put their latest ones to good use for their school work.
Can you throw over some of that joy to me please? ... you know how much i just LOVE to install computers. 🤓😅
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Linux: Debian, Kali-linux, Alma, Win:7,10IoT,...i3, i5 and i7 From 2gen to 9th gen... Server ...
    OS
    Linux: Debian, Kali-linux, Alma, Win:7,10IoT,2012R
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Elitebook 840, AsusX53, Aspire E1-572. AsusUX32A, HP Pro3130mt+3010mt, HP Proliant ML150, 3xCustom-PC, i3, i5, i7
    CPU
    i3, i5 and i7 From 2gen to 9th gen... Server dual Xenon
    Hard Drives
    Sata, M.2, SAS
  • At a glance

    Retro: 2003server.XPpro, Win2000, Win98SE, Wi...Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
    Operating System
    Retro: 2003server.XPpro, Win2000, Win98SE, Win95, Win3.11, MS-DOS, IBM-DOS
    Manufacturer/Model
    Commodore, AST, Fujitsu, Compaq, etc etc. etc Around 15 desktops and 20 laptops in the collection
    CPU
    Oldest intel 8088 up to P4 dual core
    Hard Drives
    MFM, IDE, SCSI
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