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What spec PC do I need for a reasonable experience on Windows 11
I mainly use Linux these days, but unfortunately there are still a few things that I need Windows for. My current Windows 10 PC is very old and more or less unusable. If I haven't used it for a few weeks it sometimes takes many hours just to boot. What is the lowest spec I could get away with to have a reasonably well-functioning Windows 11 system? I will mainly use it for editing particular documents where there is no Linux editor available. I might also use it for music editing (FL studio), but that is just a hobby. I'm not a gamer, so I don't need a fancy graphics card. I couple of years ago I made the mistake of upgrading my wife's PC with a very cheap windows box (about £300 new). It runs but it is painfully slow. I really wish I has spent a bit more. I don't want to make the same mistake again. I will definitely get as SSD this time that should improve things. What processor and RAM will I need to have a system that just runs normally?PC freezes a LOT after upgrading to Windows 11
I noticed that my computer freezes a lot after i upgraded from windows 10 (through media creation tool btw) and i thought that it would be fixed after a few months or so and thought it was only happening with me turns out that my friend also had the exact same problem and it wasn't unique to say the least... what i figured from task manager is that whenever ANY of my harddrives are being used (an Old NVME card with windows on it, a SATA SSD and an HDD) the entire pc freezes not only just used but like whenever chrome or edge are auto updating or when discord auto updates, hell... even when i open a zip file the pc freezes had absolutely zero problems when i was in windows 10 and all this suddenly started happening and its driving me insane here are some specs of the pc if that helps... CPU: Ryzen 5 2600X (3.60 GHz) RAM: 16GB (2933 MHz) GPU: GTX 1080 OS: Windows 11 Pro 25H2 OS Build: 26200.7019 would love to know what changed from win10 or how do i even fix this thanks in advance!There is an edition of Windows 11 that is still supported on older hardware
Why YSK: On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 support will officially end, meaning PCs still running it will no longer receive security updates, putting users at risk. However, upgrading to Windows 11 isn't an option for many people due to strict hardware requirements, leaving thousands of perfectly functional PCs without official support. Many tools let you bypass hardware checks to install Windows 11 and get monthly updates, but yearly feature updates will fail. What many don't know is that Microsoft released Windows 11 IoT Enterprise in 2024, a version that has relaxed system requirements compared to standard Windows 11. This means: It can run on older hardware that doesn't meet TPM 2.0 or CPU restrictions It still gets security and feature updates It functions just like regular Windows 11, without unnecessary upgrade barriersWhat useful applications do you consider having installed on Windows PC?
I'm referring to those applications that you know you will always install every time you buy a new PC because you know they are very useful and you will use them daily or at crucial moments, either for your professional work or particular activities that you do daily not related to work.PC Manager is one of the best and most reliable products Microsoft has developed
Just wanted to shout out PC Manager – hands down one of Microsoft's best and most straightforward tools! It’s lightweight, user-friendly, and does exactly what it promises: optimizes your PC without bloat or gimmicks. From cleaning up junk files to managing startup apps, it’s a rare gem from MS that feels honest and effective. Anyone else loving this app?
Windows Installer logging is not working on W11 25H2
Hello, I am trying to troubleshoot a failed GPO software deployment, the GPO log itself is not detailed enough, so I tried to enable the Windows Installer logging options as per this article: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/application-management/enable-windows-installer-logging I tried both the GPO approach and directly modifying the registry (even though the flags from the GPO were already populated there), but there are no msi*.log files created anywhere. For the GPO installations I expect the log files to be created from the system account, either in %windir%\Temp or somewhere under \%windir%\System32\config\systemprofile I though that maybe there is something preventing the GPO installations to create log files, perhaps since they are silent. According to the article: Each time that you use the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel, a new Msi*.log file is created. so I tested by removing a random program from a user session, expecting a file to be created in %temp%, but again, nothing. Is this feature broken, or am I missing something? Best regards AlexanderASUS laptop crashes every time I try to use it unplugged
I bought an Asus laptop a few months ago and I am now getting a blue screen of death when I try to use it unplugged. It doesn't crash immediately, but maybe 10 minutes later. One time, when it came back up, it no longer recognized it's own speakers as an output device. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this? I am not very good at computers, so some of the guides online were hard for me to follow.Samsung note 10+ cannot enable audio but enables Calls
When connected to W11 Laptop via Bluetooth, Samsung note 10+ cannot enable audio but enables Calls. So, when my Samsung note 10+ is connected via Bluetooth to my Win 11 laptop, I can enable calls, but not audio. When slide the Audio button on, it immediately slides back off. (see pic)This phone connects with all my other devices and plays audio on them. Only with this Windows machine does it fail. I've tried all the fixes I could find. FYI, I do have a MOTU M2 digital interface attached to this laptop. I use it for MIDI/Audio IN/OUT on the computer using Reaper DAW. Could the interface be the problem?
Virtual Windows Desktops doesnt respond on desktop?
I'm experiencing an issue where the Virtual Windows Desktops feature is not responding on my desktop. Despite trying to switch between virtual desktops, nothing happens, and the interface seems frozen or unresponsive. This problem is affecting my workflow, as I can't organize or access different virtual desktops properly. I have tried restarting my computer and updating my system, but the issue persists. It appears that the virtual desktops are either disabled or malfunctioning, preventing me from creating, switching, or closing virtual desktops as needed. If anyone has encountered a similar problem or has suggestions for fixing this, I would greatly appreciate your help. This issue is disrupting my productivity, and I am looking for a solution to restore the normal functionality of Virtual Windows Desktops on my system.My first BSOD in 20 years on Windows 11 computer
I know now what caused it. The BFE (Base Filtering Engine) was infected with a malware. That caused my firewall to stop functioning and invited more malware into my system, and that eventually led to it. It was kind of my fault for I was online for a few minutes without any anti-virus protection to update my drivers. If you ever face the same problem (BFE unable to activate and kind of being grayed out), there is a freeware tool called PSTools that will reactivate it.I managed to run Windows 11 on a phone
For a couple days i wanted to install windows 11 on my old phone cuz why not. Also, i did have experience in running linux distro (postmarket os) on my different phone so i thought it will be not more difficult than that. I was mistaken.. it took me around 8 hrs of trying and finding tools and files that could work on my device (Mi POCO X3 pro). But finally, after 3 attempts i managed to get it running pretty smooth. Only thing, touchscreen it kinda messed up and inverted by half.. so if you guys have any solution, l'd appreciate if you share it.
I accidently uninstalled the IE Mode Option and I need to install it back but I can't find it
I was trying to Install Another Feature on Window 11, when I accidentally uninstalled the IE Mode Feature. Now, when I try to Install It, I can't see it anymore. I spoke to ChatGPT about this and it gave me this Command, but when I ran it, I got this Error: C:\Windows\System32>DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:Browser.InternetExplorer~~~~0.0.11.0 Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool Version: 10.0.26100.5074 Image Version: 10.0.26200.7462 [==========================100.0%==========================] Error: 0x8000ffff DISM failed. No operation was performed. For more information, review the log file. The DISM log file can be found at C:\WINDOWS\Logs\DISM\dism.log Can you please tell me how to add it back: https://chatgpt.com/share/69420ff4-d7c4-8000-a448-17006bf16a9e
Rename Autopatch Edge and M365 apps policies
Hi there, We have a standard naming convention for device configuration profiles. Autopatch creates Edge and M365 apps profiles using a convention that is not ideal for our team. Is there a problem with our team renaming these profiles that are auto generated? Thanks!Removing an old Universal Print printer automatically and printing issues
Hi smart people of the Microsoft Community Hub, I have a requirement to remove a particular old Universal Print printer on all Windows devices automatically (via an MDM solution such as Microsoft Intune). As the printer is mapped via Intune originally, I tried to just simply remove the printer from the Intune configuration policy but the printer stays mapped. I checked for PowerShell cmdlets that would help to automate this process, but the Universal Print PowerShell module has very limited documentation and it does not seem to support unattended removal of a Universal Print printer via PowerShell script. In addition, I have another issue relating to printing where Universal Print print jobs may sometimes print off 20 or more pages of Wingdings characters. The only pattern I've noticed with this is that it is related specifically to PDF files. If Universal Print wasn't involved I'd chalk this up to a printer driver issue or mismatch, but I don't know how to troubleshoot this specifically on Universal Print. The printer models that have had this issue are HP LaserJet MFP H577, LaserJet MFP M578 and LaserJet MFP M633. Please can you assist me with either issue? Thanks!
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I can't update one specific updatable feature on windows 11 when i'm trying to update it says downlaoding 1% then stops downloading and when im clicking on download & install it still gives me back the same problem i have restarted the pc multiple times restarted some of the services but nothing helped me
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