Seniors and Windows11


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I would like to ask a question.I read about all the advantages and disadvantages of using 11.I realize that there are a lot of folks that use computers for work.Techs. and such and also the younger generation,for fun,pleasure or whatever.Has MS ever thought about seniors.I am 74 and finally got comfortable with 10.Took awhile because I don't think we use it for anything but fun or pleasure.I dualboot 10 and 11 to try it out.I have spent a lot of time trying to figure it out.Everything I want to do I have to google to find out where everything is.At my age it's just another friggin' learning curve which I don't care to do.I don't know about other seniors but I just don't care to do this anymore.My only fear is they will trick people into changing to 11.Usually MS says one thing and does another.Thanks for listening,Tony.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows11
I would like to ask a question.I read about all the advantages and disadvantages of using 11.I realize that there are a lot of folks that use computers for work.Techs. and such and also the younger generation,for fun,pleasure or whatever.Has MS ever thought about seniors.I am 74 and finally got comfortable with 10.Took awhile because I don't think we use it for anything but fun or pleasure.I dualboot 10 and 11 to try it out.I have spent a lot of time trying to figure it out.Everything I want to do I have to google to find out where everything is.At my age it's just another friggin' learning curve which I don't care to do.I don't know about other seniors but I just don't care to do this anymore.My only fear is they will trick people into changing to 11.Usually MS says one thing and does another.Thanks for listening,Tony.
Hi Tony and welcome to the forum

Bottom line.. no, there's no reason for anyone, including seniors, to upgrade to 11 from 10. 10 will be around for at least 4 more years and if that's what you're used to using keep it and continue to use it.

I fully understand and appreciate the predicament you face with the learning curve and there's no need to go through it again.
HTH and have a nice day.
Jeff
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home(Beta) - 23H2 - 22635.3350
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Banana Junior 5600- G Series
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix B550-F
    Memory
    G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 64GB 4x16
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viotek 32", 28" ASUS VP28U
    Screen Resolution
    1080p
    Hard Drives
    Primary SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus
    PSU
    EVGA BQ 700w 80+ Bronze
    Case
    Zalman i3 NEO
    Cooling
    ARCTIC Freezer 7 X
    Keyboard
    Corsair
    Mouse
    Amazon Generic with Cord
    Internet Speed
    Download: 295.11 mbps Upload: 65.35 mbps T-Mobile Internet
    Browser
    Firefox and Edge
    Antivirus
    MS - Defender
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    Speakers: Klipsch ProMedia 2.1
I believe at age 68, I qualify as a senior, a few years younger than the OP but a senior nonetheless.

I fully agree that no one needs or should be forced to upgrade from 10 to 11.

Personally, I relish learning new things as it keeps my mind active and hopefully helps to stave off things like dementia or Alzheimer's.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self-built
    CPU
    i7-8700K
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z370-Plus
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon RX580
    Sound Card
    on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual Samsung U32J590 32" 4K
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    500G ssd for OS, 2T & 10T for data
    PSU
    Corsair CX 750M
    Case
    Antec 100
    Cooling
    CM 212+
    Keyboard
    Unicomp Model M
    Mouse
    Microsoft Intellimouse
    Internet Speed
    800Mbps down/18Mbps up
    Browser
    FireFox 89.0
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Built my first computer in 1985 (8Mhz 8088 cpu, 640K RAM, 20M HDD, 2 360k FDD) and have been building them ever since for myself, family and friends.
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 64-Bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    i7-1165G7
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel X-Graphics
    Sound Card
    on board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD
    Internet Speed
    800Mbps down/18Mbps up
    Browser
    FireFox 89.0
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Built my first computer in 1985 (8Mhz 8088 cpu, 640K RAM, 20M HDD, 2 360k FDD) and have been building them ever since for myself, family and friends.
I believe at age 68, I qualify as a senior, a few years younger than the OP but a senior nonetheless.

I fully agree that no one needs or should be forced to upgrade from 10 to 11.

Personally, I relish learning new things as it keeps my mind active and hopefully helps to stave off things like dementia or Alzheimer's.
I totally agree.. an active mind is a healthy mind and I do lots of things to keep mine healthy. Bottom line is 10 is still a great OS and there's no need/reason to change to 11 other than because someone feels like it, like me.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home(Beta) - 23H2 - 22635.3350
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Banana Junior 5600- G Series
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix B550-F
    Memory
    G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 64GB 4x16
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viotek 32", 28" ASUS VP28U
    Screen Resolution
    1080p
    Hard Drives
    Primary SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus
    PSU
    EVGA BQ 700w 80+ Bronze
    Case
    Zalman i3 NEO
    Cooling
    ARCTIC Freezer 7 X
    Keyboard
    Corsair
    Mouse
    Amazon Generic with Cord
    Internet Speed
    Download: 295.11 mbps Upload: 65.35 mbps T-Mobile Internet
    Browser
    Firefox and Edge
    Antivirus
    MS - Defender
    Other Info
    Speakers: Klipsch ProMedia 2.1
My 2 cents: I have been using Windows since version 3.1. I have used every version since then, having to have all the latest OS. I even liked the hated ME, go figure. At work I had to use UNIX, then Solaris when my agency switched to Sun Micro systems. I actually go back prior to Windows when my reports were done on DOS. I rather like the challenge on trying a new OS, and enjoy the features of Windows 11. I find after Windows 95 all windows were more less the same. I will stay on windows 11, keeping one Windows 10 boot just in case. As for my age, I was born 1 year and 1 week before Pearl harbor was attacked.

Cheers

Raye- The Old (retired) Marine!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro and Windows 11 Beta
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self made
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 3900X 4.35GHz OC
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG X570S Edge MAX
    Memory
    32GB Corsair 2400 2800 OC
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI 2070
    Sound Card
    On MB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 32 inch curved 4k
    Screen Resolution
    3840 X 2160P
    Hard Drives
    M.2 times 3, 1 SSD 3, HD
    PSU
    Corsair 750 semi mod
    Case
    Phanteks
    Cooling
    NZXI 280MM
    Keyboard
    Mech
    Mouse
    Not sure
    Internet Speed
    1 GB/S (Comcast)
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Malewarebytes/Windows defender
    Other Info
    Second self made PC - 82 years young and still going (first Windows for me was 3.1)
I believe at age 68, I qualify as a senior, a few years younger than the OP but a senior nonetheless....

Personally, I relish learning new things as it keeps my mind active and hopefully helps to stave off things like dementia or Alzheimer's.
:thumbsup: Couldn't agree more. I'm older than you but younger than the OP. Felt like I was getting into a bit of a rut until W10 came along and gave me a new challenge. Now I'm enjoying exploring W11.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 3 A315-23
    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
    Internet Speed
    50 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 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.

    My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro (and all my Hyper-V VMs).

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 4GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Beta as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 4GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus the Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds as a native boot .vhdx.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Lattitude 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.

    My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro (and all my Hyper-V VMs).

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 4GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Beta as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 4GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus the Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds as a native boot .vhdx.
I'm 83 and a Florida retiree. As my career was in electronics and computers, keeping up to date and doing support on a couple computer forums (including Dell) keeps my brain going. I'll upgrade my desktop to 11, my laptop has an i5 7th gen and doesn't meet current MS specs so it will stay on 10. I do some local support to other retirees, some will upgrade others ?? so I need 11 for when the "help desk" gets a call for support.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 16 5630
    CPU
    i7 1360P
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel CPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    16" Touch Screen
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung NVME SSD
    PSU
    65 Watt Dell
    Case
    Dell
    Cooling
    Dell
    Keyboard
    Dell
    Mouse
    Trackpad
    Internet Speed
    Google Fiber
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender and Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    Cakewalk by Bandlab and Presonus Studio One 4.6 Pro recording programs. MOTU recording interface
Hi folks
If you like computers -- OK there's no reason to switch from W10 -- but it's a great challenge to get things working even if the hardware isn't actually specifically designed to do it.

Keeps the mind busy -- in some places especially as the nights draw in where I live one can't alway be outside gardening, cycling, jogging etc -- so while inside playing around with computers can keep the mind active and it's great being able to "outfox" those who say this OS will only run on xxx hardware !!! Far more fun than watching the increasingly mindless drivel that's shown on the majority of TV stations these days or those dreadful social media sites like instagram etc.

So just have fun -- and enjoy !!!!! (even when it all goes pear shaped and you have to start again from scratch.

Sometimes even the grandads are better at fixing "teens" computers than they are !!!!

Cheers
jimbo
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows XP,7,10,11 Linux Arch Linux
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    2 X Intel i7
I do agree with everyone.Does keep the mind active.I still maintain a plumbing and heating license and work part time.Have 6 kids and 9 grandchildren.Keeps me quite active and we do travel quite a bit.I use the computer very little but do enjoy it when I am on there.MS says they won't force anyone to upgrade to 11.I don't believe a word they say,never have and probably never will.The 4 years support for 10 is fine with me but we shall see.Thanks for all the input,Tony.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows11
@firebird, my story is much like yours. I've retired to Florida with an engineering background and I do some computer support for the local senior community. About half of my toys will run under 11, the others will stay on 10 as long as possible. I just try to learn as much as possible and enjoy the ride.

Gary
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Insider Preview (VM on Hyper-V), Windows 10 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home brew
    CPU
    i7-13700 Passmark rating = 38841
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime B760M
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    System
    Sound Card
    System
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus 27" on KVM switch
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Kingston 120 GB SSD system dr., 1TB Gigabyte M.2 MVNe data and 1 TB M.2 PCie @ 20 Gb/s virtual drive storage, 2 TB WD HDD
    PSU
    Thermatake 500w
    Case
    MATX Desktop
    Cooling
    fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech on KVM
    Mouse
    Logitech on KVM
    Internet Speed
    230 +/- down, 40 +/- up
    Browser
    Usually DuckDuckGo, Edge On insider Preview
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    3'rd system is a Minis Forum NAB6. Intel Core i7-12650H CPU, 10 Cores, 16 Threads. 32 GB DDR4 Memory. 500 GB NVMe PCle, 500GB SSD Passmark rating = 23683
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 & W11 Dual Boot
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Elite Mini HX90
    CPU
    AMD RYZEN 9, 5900 - 8 cores, 16 threads. Passmark rating = 345888
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    System
    Sound Card
    System
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Asus 27 inch + Samsung 27" on KVM
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SPCC 120 GB SSD, 1TB and 2TB WD Sata III
    Case
    Mini
    Cooling
    fans
    Mouse
    Logitech on KVM
    Keyboard
    Logitech on KVM
    Internet Speed
    230, 40 up
    Browser
    Usually DuckDuckGo, occasionally Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows
    Other Info
    Plex Server is Minis Forum UM450. AMD Ryzen5 4500U, 6 Cores, 6 Threads. Passmark Rating = 11039. Running W11 Pro. Also have 2 seldom used laptops: HP Pavilion 11M-AD113DX Laptop (W11 Capable), W10 Home, Dell Inspiron 13-5368 Laptop, W10 Home + Apple mini, circa 2012
MS says they won't force anyone to upgrade to 11. I don't believe a word they say....
Actually MS say they can't/won't upgrade anyone with hardware that doesn't meet the tougher new W11 requirements, so if your PC was built before about 2018 chances are you couldn't get W11 even if you wanted it :wink:

And for those that do meet the minimum specs it should only be an optional upgrade. It shouldn't be forced until W10 reaches end of support, and maybe not even then.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 3 A315-23
    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
    Internet Speed
    50 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 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.

    My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro (and all my Hyper-V VMs).

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 4GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Beta as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 4GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus the Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds as a native boot .vhdx.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Lattitude 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.

    My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro (and all my Hyper-V VMs).

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 4GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Beta as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 4GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus the Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds as a native boot .vhdx.
Agree with all comments. At 68 and retired, I find myself using less options from Windows everyday. I even ask myself why I keep using a beefed up Desktop when I can do the same with an iPad or similar device. Maybe I just like tweeking and playing with Operating Systems. It's a retirement hobbie.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 22H2 Canary & Non-Insider
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    IBuyPower Z690-P
    CPU
    Intel i7-12700F
    Motherboard
    ASUS Z690-P
    Memory
    TeamGroup DDR4-3600 64Gb(4x16Gb)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX-3060 w/12Gb GDDR6
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtec ALC-892
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG32GP83B
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440 165Hz
    Hard Drives
    WD BLUE SN570 M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD 1Tb (Main Drive with Win 11 Pro)
    WD BLUE SN570 M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD 1Tb (Main Drive with Win 11 Pro Canary)
    A-DATA SU800 1Tb SSD (Backup for both M.2 Drives)
    PSU
    Corsair RM750X Gold 750 Watts
    Case
    17H x 7.9W x 17.5D 6 120/140mm Fan Slots
    Cooling
    3 x 360mm Front Fans, 3 x 360 mm Cooling Radiator
    Keyboard
    Corsair K70
    Mouse
    Basilisk v3 RZ01-0400
    Internet Speed
    Spectrum 500Gb w/Linksys EA7450 Router
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    On Board Network and Bluetooth
Actually MS say they can't/won't upgrade anyone with hardware that doesn't meet the tougher new W11 requirements, so if your PC was built before about 2018 chances are you couldn't get W11 even if you wanted it :wink:.
I think I heard you will be able to manually download W11 and then do a clean install on your unsupported computer. All updates will also need to be downloaded for clean installs. If I were to try this, by the time I install all my programs there would probably be another W11 update. I will stick with W10.

Ak
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 11 Pro (Preview)
69 in a a few weeks, been retired for nearly 11 years, I have no problems adapting to Windows 11, learning new stuff keeps my brain active, I've managed to adapt to every OS since MS Dos, with the exception of Windows 8 / 8.1 which was IMO dreadful, 10 to 11 is relatively easy. I actually do use my PCs, 3ds Max, Blender various graphics programs, plus some Ham Radio stuff, I also for many years had a sideline fixing peoples broken, messed up and virus riddled PCs, so I like to keep up to date with current technology. I'm definitely not giving anything up just because I'm retired, need to keep the brain active and new OS does exactly that!
iPads and Tablets have their place put bluntly for the masses that these days are technically inept and I do have them however other than small to use when away from home, I find them overpriced for what they are and very inferior to an actual PC.
Retirement doesn't mean you have to switch off, I seem to have more to do now than I ever did when working!
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 22H2 OS Build 22623.1095
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
    Motherboard
    Asus PRIME B350-PLUS
    Memory
    16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 @3000Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS - GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8 GB TUF GAMING OC
    Sound Card
    On Board Realtec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer KA241
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    240GB PNY CS900 SSD - OS
    2 x 1TB Crucial MX500 SSD
    1 x 500GB Crucial MX300 SSD
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001-1ER164
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM008-2FR102
    PSU
    750 Watt Corsair TX750 Plus
    Case
    Cooler Master 690 III
    Cooling
    Akasa AK98 5 Case Fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech K270 - wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech - M185 wireless
    Internet Speed
    BT Fibre 75 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Use hardware KVM to switch monitors on three PCs and software (input director) to use mouse and keyboard on all 4 PCs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 22H2 build 22621.900
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 3881 - modified with SFX PSU fitted internally
    CPU
    Intel i5 - 10400
    Motherboard
    Dell 032w55 version A00
    Memory
    16GB of HyperX Fury @ 2133 Mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 6GB GTX 1060.
    Sound Card
    Builtin
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ACER KA241
    Screen Resolution
    1920x 1080 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    256GB SK hynix NVMe
    1TB Western Digital WD10EZEX-75WN4A1
    PSU
    Modular 450 Watt Corsair SF450 Platinum ( Mod to replace the Dell 265 Watt PSU)
    Case
    Inspiron Small Desktop
    Cooling
    Dell stock cooler
    Mouse
    Dell
    Keyboard
    Dell
    Internet Speed
    BT Fibre 75 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Use hardware KVM to switch monitors on three PCs and software (input director) to use mouse and keyboard on all 4 PCs.
I think I heard you will be able to manually download W11 and then do a clean install on your unsupported computer. All updates will also need to be downloaded for clean installs....
That's what they say, and I have done so on my System Two below. Whether or not your 2nd sentence is a bluff on MS's part to discourage such practice remains to be seen. So far my unsupported hardware has got all the CUs through Windows Update in the normal way, up to an including today's KB5005635. I'll be watching with interest to see whether that continues after release.....
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 3 A315-23
    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
    Internet Speed
    50 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 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.

    My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro (and all my Hyper-V VMs).

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 4GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Beta as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 4GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus the Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds as a native boot .vhdx.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Lattitude 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.

    My SYSTEM THREE is a Dell Latitude 5410, i7-10610U, 32GB RAM, 512GB ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro (and all my Hyper-V VMs).

    My SYSTEM FOUR is a 2-in-1 convertible Lenovo Yoga 11e 20DA, Celeron N2930, 4GB RAM, 256GB ssd. Unsupported device: currently running Win10 Pro, plus Win11 Pro RTM and Insider Beta as native boot vhdx.

    My SYSTEM FIVE is a Dell Latitude 3190 2-in-1, Pentium Silver N5030, 4GB RAM, 512GB NVMe ssd, supported device running Windows 11 Pro, plus the Insider Beta, Dev, and Canary builds as a native boot .vhdx.
My 2 cents: I have been using Windows since version 3.1. I have used every version since then, having to have all the latest OS. I even liked the hated ME, go figure. At work I had to use UNIX, then Solaris when my agency switched to Sun Micro systems. I actually go back prior to Windows when my reports were done on DOS. I rather like the challenge on trying a new OS, and enjoy the features of Windows 11. I find after Windows 95 all windows were more less the same. I will stay on windows 11, keeping one Windows 10 boot just in case. As for my age, I was born 1 year and 1 week before Pearl harbor was attacked.

Cheers

Raye- The Old (retired) Marine!
what ray said i used it since dos its the same Raye, You sir are the reason we the world are free - I thank you
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Me
    CPU
    i9 10850
    Motherboard
    MS-7C75
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVIDEA Geoforce 3070
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 55inch TV
    Screen Resolution
    3040 X 2160
    Hard Drives
    6TB over 4 drives
    Case
    generic
    Cooling
    water cooled
    Keyboard
    generic
    Mouse
    generic
    Internet Speed
    500mb
    Browser
    various
    Antivirus
    ATM Bitdefender
I don't believe the MS folks care at all about "learning curve" issues. Like any West-Coast Tech outfit, their ranks are constantly being replenished by young high-tech folks -- all eager to master the latest and greatest stuff.

Before I retired, I spent some time doing Technical training, and I can tell you that learning curve issues are not solely limited to the elderly or retired -- more accurately, they are most common with the non-technical -- which is essentially everyone but us 1% that regularly visit forums like these.

Most folks just want to use a PC or Tablet to do basic things, and when their current devices wear out or fail, they will buy new ones and the PCs, at least, will have Win11 on them. They will struggle to learn the new UI but eventually they will and all will be OK with them.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Ryzen 5600X
    Motherboard
    ASRock Steel Legend
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GT 710
    Sound Card
    None
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23",24", 19" - flat panels
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    None - only M.2 SATA and NVMe drives
    PSU
    750W
    Case
    Antec
    Cooling
    stock Wraith cooler
    Keyboard
    Corsair gaming
    Mouse
    Logitech M720
    Internet Speed
    1Gb
I would like to ask a question.I read about all the advantages and disadvantages of using 11.I realize that there are a lot of folks that use computers for work.Techs. and such and also the younger generation,for fun,pleasure or whatever.Has MS ever thought about seniors.I am 74 and finally got comfortable with 10.Took awhile because I don't think we use it for anything but fun or pleasure.I dualboot 10 and 11 to try it out.I have spent a lot of time trying to figure it out.Everything I want to do I have to google to find out where everything is.At my age it's just another friggin' learning curve which I don't care to do.I don't know about other seniors but I just don't care to do this anymore.My only fear is they will trick people into changing to 11.Usually MS says one thing and does another.Thanks for listening,Tony.

I think there is an important factor missing in your "worries".... Windows 10 will still be here since it is supported through 2025. Also, if your PC doesn't support Windows 11, you won't get it.

Anyway, while companies try to meet the needs of all their customers, bear in mind Microsoft has customers all over the globe in all nationalities and age groups so it's near impossible to please everyone, not offend anyone, or eliminate fears in some.

At the end of the day it comes down to the individual and whether they will embrace change. But remember technology is ever evolving and we either embrace it or get left behind. That's the facts of life.

With that, I've said it before, I say again... owning a PC is an active endeavor, not a passive one. If you're going to own a PC, you're going to have to learn to use the tech/OS it currently runs. Passivity here will lead to nothing but frustration.

I'm not 74 (I hope I'm fortunate to make your age), but I am 62, so this isn't coming from some teenager tech geek. Yes, as we get older change becomes harder. But again, if you choose to use a tech, you need to learn it. And yes, Google is a great place to find help.

As for Windows 11, for me, I welcome the change and look forward to the final release. But I'm also one who's used or tested every Windows non-server OS since Windows 95, as I quickly moved from old to new leaving the old behind. That's me.

Good luck.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (Build 22631.3296)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z390 Xtreme
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (3600Mhz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon VII
    Sound Card
    Onboard (ESS Sabre HiFi using Realtek drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    NEC PA242w (24 inch)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    5 Samsung SSD drives: 2X 970 NVME (512 & 1TB), 3X EVO SATA (2X 2TB, 1X 1TB)
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova I000 G2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i RGB Platinum
    Keyboard
    Logitech Craft
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    500mb Download. 11mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
  • Operating System
    Win 10 Pro 22H2 (build 19045.2130)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel i7-7700K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z270X-GAMING 8
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair Dominator Platinum (3333Mhz)
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon R9 Fury
    Sound Card
    Onboard (Creative Sound Blaster certified ZxRi)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2415 (24 inch)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    3 Samsung SSD drives: 1x 512gig 950 NVMe drive (OS drive), 1 x 512gig 850 Pro, 1x 256gig 840 Pro.
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Phantek Enthoo Luxe
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK 710
    Internet Speed
    100MB
    Browser
    Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    This is my backup system.
Hi Tony and welcome to the forum

Bottom line.. no, there's no reason for anyone, including seniors, to upgrade to 11 from 10. 10 will be around for at least 4 more years and if that's what you're used to using keep it and continue to use it.

Though that's "your" opinion, I'm curious as to why "you" think no one ("anyone") should to upgrade from 10 to 11?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (Build 22631.3296)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z390 Xtreme
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (3600Mhz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon VII
    Sound Card
    Onboard (ESS Sabre HiFi using Realtek drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    NEC PA242w (24 inch)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    5 Samsung SSD drives: 2X 970 NVME (512 & 1TB), 3X EVO SATA (2X 2TB, 1X 1TB)
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova I000 G2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i RGB Platinum
    Keyboard
    Logitech Craft
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    500mb Download. 11mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
  • Operating System
    Win 10 Pro 22H2 (build 19045.2130)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel i7-7700K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z270X-GAMING 8
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair Dominator Platinum (3333Mhz)
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon R9 Fury
    Sound Card
    Onboard (Creative Sound Blaster certified ZxRi)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2415 (24 inch)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    3 Samsung SSD drives: 1x 512gig 950 NVMe drive (OS drive), 1 x 512gig 850 Pro, 1x 256gig 840 Pro.
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Phantek Enthoo Luxe
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK 710
    Internet Speed
    100MB
    Browser
    Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    This is my backup system.
I would like to ask a question.I read about all the advantages and disadvantages of using 11.I realize that there are a lot of folks that use computers for work.Techs. and such and also the younger generation,for fun,pleasure or whatever.Has MS ever thought about seniors.I am 74 and finally got comfortable with 10.Took awhile because I don't think we use it for anything but fun or pleasure.I dualboot 10 and 11 to try it out.I have spent a lot of time trying to figure it out.Everything I want to do I have to google to find out where everything is.At my age it's just another friggin' learning curve which I don't care to do.I don't know about other seniors but I just don't care to do this anymore.My only fear is they will trick people into changing to 11.Usually MS says one thing and does another.Thanks for listening,Tony.
My respect to you and your generation, Tony. Keeping up with the tech keeps the mind young.
If you managed to master Win10 then I'm sure you will be able to master Win11 as well.
Win11 might wear different clothes and make-up, deep down it's the same system as Win10 was. :)
Also, as others noted, Win10 will still be around for a while so there is no need to jump boat this soon.
Trying the new system alongside the old faithful is a nice step forward on that learning curve.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Intel NUC
    CPU
    i3 8109U
    Motherboard
    Intel
    Memory
    16GB DDR4 @2400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
    Sound Card
    Intel / Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG-32ML600M
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel SSD 250GB + Samsung QVO SSD 1TB
    PSU
    Adapter
    Cooling
    The usual NUC airflow
    Keyboard
    Logitech Orion G610
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Rival 100 Red
    Internet Speed
    Good enough
    Browser
    Chromium, Edge, Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    CentOS 9 Stream / Alma / Rocky / Fedora
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    TOSHIBA
    CPU
    Intel i7 4800MQ
    Motherboard
    TOSHIBA
    Memory
    32GB DDR3 @1600
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA Quadro K2100M
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Built-in
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080

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