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Will Windows 11 run well if My computer is old?
I know it looks like trolling/ragebait, but please don't disregard it as that. I'm poor. This is my only computer. As you can see it is top 2025 technology /s It is running with an HDD only and the graphics are Intel G41 express chipset. Two years ago I used to use Windows 10 on this same machine, and you needed patience to use it. Another thing I did not like was the stuff it downloaded on the background (updates afaik). My internet service is like 2 MB so it had an impact. These things made me go back to Win 8.1. But obviously this is not only really dangerous as internet is still needed, but Windows 8.1 is not really stable in my machine. Blue screens are more common. Honestly I think I can get over windows 10 performance as long if its more stable (and also it would be actually safe to browse the internet, as I have planned to install Win 10 IoT LTSC). Honestly when working with slow systems, after everything has finally loaded or recovered from a lockup, the experience with the opened software its ok. Games are not a problem as the only games I play are Neo Geo games. The heaviest work I do in my computer is Video Editing, which I do with Linux on dual boot. But also got curious from installing Windows 11 as people say its not so different from Windows 10, but I'm not really sure bc, obv, english speaking post are likely from a good country, and will probably be rocking hardware that is acceptable in todays standards, and therefore the difference between 10 and 11 would look like less from then, but at the end im speculating.
Why did an extra E drive appear after updating to Windows 10?
After the system completes an update, a previously unseen E drive partition suddenly appears in “This PC” or Disk Management. It is unclear whether this partition is a system recovery partition, a temporary partition, or an abnormal display. Please advise on how to identify it and recommend appropriate handling.Windows 11 fan spins wildly during standby
When the laptop is in idle standby mode, it often abruptly shifts from quiet operation to full-speed fan rotation. However, routine checks in Task Manager reveal no high-resource processes. Upon occasionally opening Task Manager and observing without interaction, a suspicious process appears when the fan activates. Yet, the process vanishes immediately upon touching the mouse or keyboard, making sustained tracking impossible. Seeking troubleshooting and resolution methods for this invisible process.
Windows 11 displays a black screen with an error after the login screen.
The system displays a spinning circle on the login screen for an extended period before going black and showing an error message. This issue has occurred twice within the past year (most recently in December). A permanent solution is required.
Windows 12 as far as i know?
As per this thread created, i got some information about Windows 12, which is: Windows 12 is coming about late 2024 or early 2025. Windows 12 is possibly already show up on Canary Channel although it is not officially confirmed. Several news sources say that HP give a hint if around October 2024, the Windows 11 version 24H2 (or Windows 11 2024 Update) is released, while HP is keep silent about Windows 12, which is possibly Windows 12 will be delayed a bit later after Windows 11 24H2 released. System requirements for Windows 12 is definitely higher than Windows 11. Windows 12 still require TPM 2, Secure Boot support, and processor that capable to use hardware accelerated VBS properly, such as processor that released on 2018 and later. Windows 12 require minimum 8 GB of ram and possibly still same 64 GB disk space, while SSD is becoming a mandatory. Actually, Windows 12 require special hardware named NPU (Neural Processing Unit) for all features in Windows 12 is working properly, but since the NPU is still very expensive to acquire (or basically you need an Intel Core Ultra 5 125U at least), so these requirements should be optional. Information about whether Windows 12 will be a subscription based operating system or not is still unclear, but most speculation says that Windows 12 is not required to subscribe to use. That's it from me. If you got any more further information about Windows 12, you can share here. Thanks to XDA that give me a big overview about Windows 12.
How to Remove the Startup Password in the Latest Version of Windows 11
After upgrading to the latest version of Windows 11, all accounts are linked to Microsoft accounts (no local accounts). I wish to bypass the startup password verification by deleting accounts or modifying settings, enabling direct access to the desktop.New PC speed lower than Old PC, Why?
I recently built a new PC, but I noticed that its performance and speed are significantly lower than my old computer, even though the new system has more powerful hardware components. I am unsure why the new machine is running slower despite having better specifications, and I would like to understand what could be causing this issue so I can optimize its performance.The "history" of security certificates on Windows Insider Program
Hello everyone, A number of security certificates expire on September 30 at 4 p.m., and failure to replace them before the deadline could prevent affected machines from connecting to the Internet. The expert who warned about this waited a week before the deadline to come forward, which meant that by the time the information circuits reacted, I was informed by an email yesterday at 6:02 p.m., and I read it a bit by chance. What to check on a Vista machine? As for telephones, I imagine that we only have a problem connecting to the Internet, that we can always make calls? I guess I'll have to try asking the question in different places, because here if we answer in a day or two that's okay.
Convertisseur YouTube vers MP3 sécurisé qui fonctionnera encore en 2026?
Bonjour à tous, Je cherche désespérément un convertisseur YouTube en MP3 qui soit à la fois sûr (sans virus ou logiciels malveillants) et qui fonctionne encore en 2026. Beaucoup de sites et de logiciels que j'utilisais ont disparu ou sont devenus infestés de publicités intrusives. Mes critères principaux sont la sécurité, la simplicité et le fait qu'il ne nécessite pas d'installation de logiciel douteux. Un service en ligne fiable ou un outil open-source serait idéal. Auriez-vous des recommandations récentes et testées pour un convertisseur youtube en mp3 digne de confiance ? Merci d'avance pour vos retours!I've had a big problem since switching from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro...
I've had a big problem since switching from Windows 7 Pro to Windows 10 Pro... My folders shared from my PC are invisible on my sallon DHCP bluray drive. I had no problems before when I was on Windows 7 Pro, Windaube 10 is a real hassle for that! on the other hand, with software like SERVIIO it works! but the problem with this type of software is that you have to constantly synchronize your partitions... this proves that the problem comes from Windaube! if someone could get me out of this mess it would be wonderful otherwise I would continue to blow my brains out going around in circles...
Windows 11 repeatedly creates OneFile folders on the C drive.
The root directory of the C drive repeatedly generates a folder named OnetFile (containing an empty subfolder named recv). After deletion, it periodically reappears. Each time this folder is created, Explorer experiences noticeable lag. The computer does not have OneNote or OneDrive installed. This is suspected to be malware residue or an abnormal system component. Seeking the source investigation and a method for complete removal.Windows Vista remote assistance
Following a hard drive change I performed the following operations: -re installation vista - Update - Installing Firefox that works correctly - Nod 32 antivirus installation. - Activation of Nod 32 with the correct key (validity verified with Eset) - Key entry that is valid; sent; = activation server response inaccessible Following the inability to activate Nod 32, I contacted support who asked me to get my hands on my PC; so I followed their instructions: - Downloading "takecontrol" - Launch of the software = nothing happens -downloading "anydesk" -launch of the software = nothing happens At first, after 20 minutes at 0.18€ per minute, I gave up to search for myself. -So I disabled "windows defender"; the windows firewall and even Nod 32 (just in case) -I have remote assistance enabled in the control panel. Nothing to do, the software does not start; I'm dry! Do you have any other ideas? (apart of course from the path to the recycling center)
How to pin the time to the top of the taskbar in Windows 10?
I would like the time/calendar interface in the lower-right corner of the system to remain on top or stay fixed after being clicked open. Even when switching to other windows or performing other actions, this time interface should not automatically hide or close. Please advise on how to achieve this.Windows 10 Pro Workstation Edition Installation Options
Hello, I plan to install Windows 10 22H2 Professional Workstation Edition and have questions regarding the version number selection: Should I follow some recommendations and install an older version with specific patches (e.g., July 2023's 19045.3208), or should I directly install the latest version containing all the newest security updates (e.g., the July 2025 release)? I need to understand the specific differences and pros and cons of these two options.
More than 30 minutes to install a language pack?
Happy new year to everyone. Is it normal that the Windows 365 PC , 2 core with 8GB RAM takes more than 30 minutes (still running) to install a language pack? I see lots of online discussions stating that the disk performance is terrible for this configuration and hence the performance. Any suggestions or words of advice would be appreciated.How do I compress mp3 audio file to small size?
Got hundreds of high quality MP3 audio files from my CDs. At this time, the MP3 files are pretty big more than 30MB. Is there any way to reduce the mp3 file size so I easily share the small mp3 files with others? By the way, my car can't play large mp3 files. This is another reason why I need to break up the large mp3 files into smaller files. Unfortunately, the built-in windows media player does not come a feature to let me compress mp3 audio file in Windows. Need some advice on how to reduce the mp3 file size in large batch!The Windows 10 Start Menu freezes after running for half an hour.
Approximately 30 minutes after system startup, the Start menu (including system icons such as clock, network, and volume) becomes completely unresponsive and cannot be clicked. The only way to access the Start menu is by pressing the Windows key on the keyboard to execute shutdown, or by switching to another application running in the background. Please identify the root cause and provide a solution.
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