Win-11 has new changes...BitLocker, Revo-uninstaller, wmic, etc.


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WyattCollins

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It seems Windows 11 has gone through some changes.

Wmic is "auto-uninstalled" so yea...I need to "refresh my knowledge" about working with Windows.

What are the new "recommended first's"?

I prefer doing things in upper level command prompt.

BitLocker is a pain to me.
It's almost as if we are becoming more and more like "MS guinea pigs".
Revo Uninstaller is one app I plan to use.

I'm looking to be able to dual-boot preferably with Windows 7 Home Premium.
That may not be possible on this hardware, but I'm willing to try.
 

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    Windows 11 Home 64-bit v10.0.26200 N/A Build 26200
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo 82XB IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAN8
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-N305 (1.80 GHz)
    Memory
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
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    238 GB SSD
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    ELAN touchpad; Logitech Wireless
Microsoft had deprecated some Windows features that still can be added.



One or more of these links may be useful:

www.elevenforum.com

Add or Remove WMIC command Feature in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the WMIC command as an optional feature for all users in Windows 11. The WMI command-line (WMIC) utility provides a command-line interface for Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). WMIC is compatible with existing shells and utility commands...
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Enable Automatic Backup of System Registry when Restart in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable automatic backup of the system registry to the RegBack folder when the computer restarts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting with Windows 10, version 1803, Windows no longer automatically backs up the system registry to the RegBack folder when the...
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Dual Boot Windows 11 with Windows 10

This tutorial will show you how to dual boot Windows 11 with Windows 10 on the same PC. Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes with new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of it comes together to...
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www.tenforums.com

Dual Boot Windows 10 with Windows 7 or Windows 8

How to Dual Boot Windows 10 with Windows 7 or Windows 8
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    Windows 10
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    Laptop
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    HP
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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
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    Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
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    16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
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    NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
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    IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
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    Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
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    Microsoft Defender
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    Mobile Workstation
WyattCollins said:
It seems Windows 11 has gone through some changes.

Wmic is "auto-uninstalled" so yea...I need to "refresh my knowledge" about working with Windows.

What are the new "recommended first's"?

I prefer doing things in upper level command prompt.

BitLocker is a pain to me.
It's almost as if we are becoming more and more like "MS guinea pigs".
Revo Uninstaller is one app I plan to use.

I'm looking to be able to dual-boot preferably with Windows 7 Home Premium.
That may not be possible on this hardware, but I'm willing to try.
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if the system you are indicating is the one in 'my computers' then it will run Windows 11 25H2
the CPU has SSE4.2 and can support 32GB DDR4 Ram. and the laptop has 2 Ram slots.

full computer spec
HP 15 Laptop 15-ef1105nr / - Drive Solutions

full CPU spec

AMD Athlon Silver 3050U - Benchmarks, Specifications, User Reviews & CPU Comparisons

Benchmarks, specifications, and user reviews for AMD Athlon Silver 3050U. Compare the CPU with other processors and find out how it performs in tests.
www.cpu-monkey.com www.cpu-monkey.com

i would use Rufus to burn the Windows 11 25H2 ISO to USB a stick drive.

Rufus - Create bootable USB drives the easy way

Rufus: Create bootable USB drives the easy way
rufus.ie

best of luck with your endeavours, Steve ..
 

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    Ryzen 7 5825u
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    HP
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    64GB DDR4 3200
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    RealTek
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    24" HP AiO
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    1TB WD Blue SN580 M2 SSD Partitioned.
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XxXxX said:
if the system you are indicating is the one in 'my computers' then it will run Windows 11 25H2
the CPU has SSE4.2 and can support 32GB DDR4 Ram. and the laptop has 2 Ram slots.
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Nope
Those spec belong to a system my 3 yr old grandson broke and this one is replacing it.

I need to list the proper system.
This one is a 15" Lenovo laptop.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 64-bit v10.0.26200 N/A Build 26200
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo 82XB IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAN8
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-N305 (1.80 GHz)
    Memory
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Hard Drives
    238 GB SSD
    Mouse
    ELAN touchpad; Logitech Wireless

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 64-bit v10.0.26200 N/A Build 26200
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo 82XB IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAN8
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-N305 (1.80 GHz)
    Memory
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Hard Drives
    238 GB SSD
    Mouse
    ELAN touchpad; Logitech Wireless

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Debian Trixie KDE Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP 24" AiO
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5825u
    Motherboard
    HP
    Memory
    64GB DDR4 3200
    Graphics Card(s)
    Ryzen 7 5825u
    Sound Card
    RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" HP AiO
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 @60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB WD Blue SN580 M2 SSD Partitioned.
    2x 1TB USB HDD External Backup/Storage.
    PSU
    90W external power brick
    Case
    24" All in One
    Cooling
    Default Air Cooling
    Keyboard
    HP WiFi UK extended
    Mouse
    HP WiFi 3 Button
    Internet Speed
    1GB full fibre
    Browser
    Edge & Firefox
    Antivirus
    AVG Internet Security/Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Mainly Open Source Software
  • Operating System
    Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 13" Latitude 2017
    CPU
    i5 7200u
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel
    Sound Card
    Intel
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13" Dell Laptop
    Hard Drives
    250GB Crucial 2.5" SSD
    Mouse
    Generic WiFi 3 button
    Internet Speed
    WiFi only
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    ClamAV TK
    Other Info
    Mainly Open Source Software
Here's ten points, just for filling out your computer specs. :-)
 

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    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26200.8655 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦25H2
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 5302)
    Memory
    G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3011 30"
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
    WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    DRW-24B1ST CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
    Cooling
    CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
    Keyboard
    Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-100
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox (latest)
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Total Security
    Other Info
    Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
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    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® (not in use)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
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    ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
    Memory
    TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
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    EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    up to 2048 x 1536
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    WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
    Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
    Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
    Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
    Cooling
    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
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    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
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    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 15 years?
XxXxX said:
if the system you are indicating is the one in 'my computers' then it will run Windows 11 25H2
the CPU has SSE4.2 and can support 32GB DDR4 Ram. and the laptop has 2 Ram slots.

full computer spec
HP 15 Laptop 15-ef1105nr / - Drive Solutions

full CPU spec

AMD Athlon Silver 3050U - Benchmarks, Specifications, User Reviews & CPU Comparisons

Benchmarks, specifications, and user reviews for AMD Athlon Silver 3050U. Compare the CPU with other processors and find out how it performs in tests.
www.cpu-monkey.com www.cpu-monkey.com

i would use Rufus to burn the Windows 11 25H2 ISO to USB a stick drive.

Rufus - Create bootable USB drives the easy way

Rufus: Create bootable USB drives the easy way
rufus.ie

best of luck with your endeavours, Steve ..
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@WyattCollins

I'd also if you are using Rufus to create a bootable W11 install device recommend the features "Dont't enforce Secure boot, TPM and disable Bitlocker -- this type of security on home / domestic computers is a total pain -- unless you download stuff from those sites that shouldn't be mentioned here the current security provided by Windows Defender is MORE than adequate for typical users.

Loads of "Nerdy Geeks" go over the top on security --these days hackers go after corporations or try and "break" National / International infrastructure and services - they aren't interested in €20 from a domestic bank account. Protect against scammers which is much more of a problem and any sort of software - even sophisticated A\I is a long way off doing that yet

Before upgrading / installing W11 backup your old system of course.

Chjeers
jimbo.
 

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    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    2 X Intel i7
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    4KUHD X 2
WyattCollins said:
Revo Uninstaller is one app I plan to use.
Click to expand...
HiBitUninstaller is surprisingly better in tests, considering that it is free and made by one person.
WyattCollins said:
What are the new "recommended first's"?
I prefer doing things in upper level command prompt.
Click to expand...
Disable Stupid Smart App Control blocking legitimate apps like VisualC++ and DX9, optionally Defender entirely.
Replace right click Start PS with CMD - %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Windows PowerShell
 

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    PC/Desktop
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    AMD Ryzen 5 8600G (07/24)
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    ASROCK B650M-HDV/M.2 (07/24) BIOS 4.21 AGESA ComboAM5 1.3.0.1 (04/26)
    Memory
    2x32GB Kingston FURY DDR5 5600 MHz CL36 @5200 CL36 (07/24)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASROCK Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D 8G @48FPS (08/24)
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus (05/24)
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    24" Philips 24M1N3200ZS/00 (05/24)
    Screen Resolution
    1920×1080@165Hz via DP1.4
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    Kingston KC3000 NVMe 2TB (05/24)
    ADATA XPG GAMMIX S11 Pro 512GB (07/19)
    PSU
    Seasonic Core GM 550 Gold (04/24)
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    Fractal Design Define 7 Mini with 3x Noctua NF-P14s/12@555rpm (04/24)
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12S with Noctua NF-P12 (04/24)
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    HP Pavilion Wired Keyboard 300 (07/24) + Rabalux 76017 Parker (01/24)
    Mouse
    Logitech M330 Silent Plus (01/26)
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    500/100 Mbps via RouterOS (05/21) & TCP Optimizer
    Browser
    Edge, Brave for YouTube, LibreWolf for FB
    Antivirus
    NextDNS blocking 1/3 Traffic
    Other Info
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    Chair: Huzaro Force 4.4 Grey Mesh (05/24)
    Notifier: Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Milanese (10/24)
    FlexCore USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (M) to LAN (F) (08/25)
Just droppin' a few lines about my progress.

Currently getting my important things saved...those new important things I've gathered since I got this machine.

Next in line is to shrink the volume.
Then it'll be goin' into uncharted territory.

Using a USB (which I've had awesome success with in the past)
or...
Embarking on new path's believing there's a grain of success.
Might try installing from a iso within Windows here onto the unallocated partition.
That's something I've never tried before.

Until next time,
Wyatt
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 64-bit v10.0.26200 N/A Build 26200
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo 82XB IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAN8
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-N305 (1.80 GHz)
    Memory
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Hard Drives
    238 GB SSD
    Mouse
    ELAN touchpad; Logitech Wireless
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Open Command Prompt at Boot in Windows 11

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I done what the direction says at this link and now I am stuck at a dark screen at windows10.
It booted into windows10 and now it's staying dark where I can't see anything.
I'm having trouble accessing windows11.
I have a Windows 7 usb and a Lubuntu usb.
How can I setup a way to get access to both windows 11 and windows 10?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 64-bit v10.0.26200 N/A Build 26200
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo 82XB IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAN8
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-N305 (1.80 GHz)
    Memory
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Hard Drives
    238 GB SSD
    Mouse
    ELAN touchpad; Logitech Wireless
I'm back at windows10 but I have no drivers for the network adapter. How do I get back to windows11
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 64-bit v10.0.26200 N/A Build 26200
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo 82XB IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAN8
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-N305 (1.80 GHz)
    Memory
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Hard Drives
    238 GB SSD
    Mouse
    ELAN touchpad; Logitech Wireless
I got back into wndows10 but I need a driver for the internet. PCI/VEN_10EC&SUBSYS_485317AA

I need that driver to get on the internet. Is there a way to extract the network adapter from the restore partition
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 64-bit v10.0.26200 N/A Build 26200
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo 82XB IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAN8
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-N305 (1.80 GHz)
    Memory
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Hard Drives
    238 GB SSD
    Mouse
    ELAN touchpad; Logitech Wireless
See if you can move the Realtech driver from a working computer via a flash drive or use ethernet or wifi.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4800MQ CPU @ 2.70GHz
    Motherboard
    Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
    Memory
    16 GB Total: Manufacturer : Samsung MemoryType : DDR3 FormFactor : SODIMM Capacity : 8GB Speed : 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Quadro K3100M; Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
    Sound Card
    IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
    Hard Drives
    Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Mobile Workstation
Will the drivers from windows 11 recovery partition work in windows 10 and in windows 7?
The dual boot install from within windows 11 didnt work.
At least not a transfer with all the drivers.
The basic Install worked.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 64-bit v10.0.26200 N/A Build 26200
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo 82XB IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAN8
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-N305 (1.80 GHz)
    Memory
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Hard Drives
    238 GB SSD
    Mouse
    ELAN touchpad; Logitech Wireless
WyattCollins said:
I got back into wndows10 but I need a driver for the internet. PCI/VEN_10EC&SUBSYS_485317AA
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[DRIVERS] Realtek Ethernet/WiFi/Bluetooth

Hi everyone, - Realtek Ethernet Drivers (Drivers Only) : Drivers - 5GbE - Windows 11 : 1126.27.50.919 WHQL [19/09/2025] Drivers - 2.5GbE - Windows 11 : 1125.27.50.919 WHQL [19/09/2025] Drivers - GbE - Windows 11 : 1168.27.50.919 WHQL [19/09/2025] Drivers - Windows 10 : 10.78.50.822 WHQL...
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WyattCollins said:
Next in line is to shrink the volume.
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Enable or Disable Reserved Storage in Windows 11

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Compress or Uncompress Files and Folders in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to compress or uncompress a file or folder with NTFS Compression in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The NTFS file system volumes support file compression on an individual file basis. The file compression algorithm used by the NTFS file system is Lempel-Ziv...
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A normal disk compression is good enough, you can use LZX, which is better, but not automatic, so it has to be periodically repeated and on top of it, it might be too much, I have experienced ocassional lags on NVMe, like when opening Settings.

Then there is of course hibernation, pagefile and disk cleanup, old one is still better than the new one.
 

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  • OS
    Home26H2Can
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 8600G (07/24)
    Motherboard
    ASROCK B650M-HDV/M.2 (07/24) BIOS 4.21 AGESA ComboAM5 1.3.0.1 (04/26)
    Memory
    2x32GB Kingston FURY DDR5 5600 MHz CL36 @5200 CL36 (07/24)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASROCK Radeon RX 6600 Challenger D 8G @48FPS (08/24)
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus (05/24)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Philips 24M1N3200ZS/00 (05/24)
    Screen Resolution
    1920×1080@165Hz via DP1.4
    Hard Drives
    Kingston KC3000 NVMe 2TB (05/24)
    ADATA XPG GAMMIX S11 Pro 512GB (07/19)
    PSU
    Seasonic Core GM 550 Gold (04/24)
    Case
    Fractal Design Define 7 Mini with 3x Noctua NF-P14s/12@555rpm (04/24)
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12S with Noctua NF-P12 (04/24)
    Keyboard
    HP Pavilion Wired Keyboard 300 (07/24) + Rabalux 76017 Parker (01/24)
    Mouse
    Logitech M330 Silent Plus (01/26)
    Internet Speed
    500/100 Mbps via RouterOS (05/21) & TCP Optimizer
    Browser
    Edge, Brave for YouTube, LibreWolf for FB
    Antivirus
    NextDNS blocking 1/3 Traffic
    Other Info
    Phone: Motorola Moto G86 (02/26)
    Backup: Hasleo Backup Suite (PreOS)
    Headphones: Sennheiser RS170 (09/10)
    Chair: Huzaro Force 4.4 Grey Mesh (05/24)
    Notifier: Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Milanese (10/24)
    FlexCore USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (M) to LAN (F) (08/25)
Whew...made it.
I'm on Windows 10 right now.

Is it possible to flash the BIOS/UEFI to a previous version for preparing to install and run Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit SP1?
I prefer Windows 7 over 10 and 11.
I hope I'm not stuck without Win7.
There is Lubuntu and 10 right now, so I'm not completely out :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 64-bit v10.0.26200 N/A Build 26200
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo 82XB IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAN8
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-N305 (1.80 GHz)
    Memory
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Hard Drives
    238 GB SSD
    Mouse
    ELAN touchpad; Logitech Wireless
WyattCollins said:
Whew...made it.
I'm on Windows 10 right now.

Is it possible to flash the BIOS/UEFI to a previous version for preparing to install and run Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit SP1?
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Generally no - you cannot usually reverse bios updates. If you must use W7 (bad plan as no longer security supported), run it inside a virtual machine.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro + Win11 Canary VM.
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Zenbook 14
    CPU
    I9 13th gen i9-13900H 2.60 GHZ
    Motherboard
    Yep, Laptop has one.
    Memory
    16 GB soldered
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek built in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop OLED screen
    Screen Resolution
    2880x1800 touchscreen
    Hard Drives
    1 TB NVME SSD (only weakness is only one slot)
    PSU
    Internal + 65W thunderbolt USB4 charger
    Case
    Yep, got one
    Cooling
    Stella Artois (UK pint cans - 568 ml) - extra cost.
    Keyboard
    Built in UK keybd
    Mouse
    Bluetooth , wireless dongled, wired
    Internet Speed
    900 mbs (ethernet), wifi 6 typical 350-450 mb/s both up and down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    TPM 2.0, 2xUSB4 thunderbolt, 1xUsb3 (usb a), 1xUsb-c, hdmi out, 3.5 mm audio out/in combo, ASUS backlit trackpad (inc. switchable number pad)

    Macrium Reflect Home V8
    Office 365 Family (6 users each 1TB onedrive space)
    Hyper-V (a vm runs almost as fast as my older laptop)
cereberus said:
Generally no - you cannot usually reverse bios updates. If you must use W7 (bad plan as no longer security supported), run it inside a virtual machine.
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Awesome idea.
Thank you for the idea.
Thank you all for the help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 64-bit v10.0.26200 N/A Build 26200
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo 82XB IdeaPad Slim 3 15IAN8
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-N305 (1.80 GHz)
    Memory
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    8.00 GB (7.70 GB usable)
    Hard Drives
    238 GB SSD
    Mouse
    ELAN touchpad; Logitech Wireless
The Bios version should affect what OS you are running.
We do not suggest this, but you can install Windows 7 on a new updated Bios.
You may need to enable Legacy/CSM (MBR) if your installer is MBR and not UEFI.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Insider 64 bit 25H2 26200.5742
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte Z390 UD
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 9700K 3.60
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z390 UD
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GEForce RTX 2060 Super
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Two 27" Dell 4K monitors
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    M.2 NVME SSD, 500 GB; Two 2TB Mechanical HDD's
    PSU
    850w PSU
    Case
    Cyberpower PC
    Cooling
    Water cooled
    Keyboard
    Backlit Cyberpower gaming keyboard
    Mouse
    Backlit Cyberpower gaming mouse
    Internet Speed
    1 GB mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
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