Windows 11 support 7,8,9th GEN processor with M.2
To: Microsoft Windows Team Cc: Customer Advocacy, Product Planning Dear Microsoft Team, I’m writing to express a deep concern regarding the evolving hardware requirements for Windows 11, particularly the recent shift in compatibility with the 24H2 update. As a system administrator and long-time advocate of trusted legacy systems, I’ve invested in well-maintained, secure PCs that continue to serve my family and lab users with speed, reliability, and symbolic clarity. The decision to restrict new installations and updates to 11th-gen Intel CPUs and newer effectively sidelines a significant portion of the market—machines that are not only technically capable but also integral to workflows built on intentional design and mnemonic teaching. These systems are not obsolete; they are thoughtfully curated, trusted, and still perform with grace. I understand the push toward AI workloads and enhanced security architecture. However, this shift risks alienating loyal users who value longevity, compliance, and ethical stewardship of hardware. It feels exclusionary and wasteful to abandon devices that continue to meet real-world needs. I am now seriously considering a transition to Linux or macOS—not out of frustration, but out of principle. I believe operating systems should honor the legacy of capable machines and the communities that maintain them with care. Please reconsider your stance. A more inclusive approach would not only preserve trust but also affirm Microsoft’s commitment to accessibility, sustainability, and user respect. Sincerely, David K. Concerned Citizen and Engineer, Coppell TX
Windows 11 ARM 24H2 - Problems with VB6 compile with P-Code
Hello, I work for a company that supports its legacy applications developed using Visual Basic 6 (VB6). These applications are compiled to P-Code, not native code. I know that Microsoft seems to have changed the emulator used on ARM in order to optimize operations. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/arm/apps-on-arm-x86-emulation With 24H2, we have a problem with a mathematical calculation. With 23H2, the operation 30 + (0 x 2 ^ 8) = 30 With 24H2, the operation 30 + (0 x 2 ^ 8) = 0 Here is an example of a procedure to reproduce the problem : Private Sub Command1_Click() Dim Valeur1 As Long Dim Valeur2 As Long Dim Exposant As Integer Dim Resultat As Long Valeur1 = 30 Valeur2 = 0 Exposant = 8 Resultat = Valeur1 + (Valeur2 * 2 ^ Exposant) Call MsgBox("30 + (0 x 2 ^ 8) = " & Str$(Resultat)) End Sub For your information, if I compile one of our modules in native code, the problem does not exist. The problem only exists in P-Code. I can also fix the situation by modifying change emulation setting on the shortcut. Has anyone else had this problem? THANKS ! Sylvain
Upgrading new hardware with existing Windows Pro license
Team, I had one Lenovo device, when I bought this Windows Pro License, linked to my account, in 2023. Now, I got new Asus device. Not able to use Activate Troubleshooting or Windows didn't auto migrate the license. Still using Home Edition. Tried troubleshooting guide https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/add-your-microsoft-account-to-your-digital-license-3bdaaacc-259d-4769-bf14-acac4edbc30a Since, Home Edition is active, Troubleshoot button I do not have "Add Account" button too. Not sure, what to do next.
Windows 11 Install - Boot Errors
I've had a heck of a time trying to update my machine. Had to convert my partition from MBR to GPT to enable Secure Boot... once I did that, I got all green checkmarks on the PC Health Check app. An update message never popped up, so I decided to attempt the USB ISO route. Formatted it to NTFS, downloaded the ISO, ran setup. Made sure the only thing plugged into the computer is the USB, keyboard, and mouse. Partway through the many resets, I saw a message about a STOP_CODE (didn't get the entire thing.) Once everything booted back into Windows 10 Pro, the Setup window displayed the following error: "0xC1900101 - 0x40017 The installation failed in the SECOND_BOOT phase with an error during BOOT operation" I went to the WINDOWS\Panther folder and pulled the following from the setuperr.log: SP SPDisableRollback: BCD failed to set new OS boot entry as default. Error: 0x00000002 SP SPDisableRollback: Failed to delete the boot status policy for the new OS. Error: 2 SP SPDisableRollback: BCD failed to remove the downlevel OS current boot entry. Error: 0x00000002 SP Failed to disable rollback SppDeleteSnapshots failed. hr = 0x800401f0 Failed to delete C:\windows.old\Windows\System32\oobe\SetupPlatform\SetupPlatform.dll. hr = 0x80070005 Can anyone suggest a path forward? I've tried to search on the above errors, and most of the BCD stuff I'm seeing seems to be related to other issues. Also, doing a clean install is not a viable option at this time (too many files in too many places... I laugh at the idea of a OneDrive backup.) Thank you!What is an enablement package?
Windows 11, versions 22H2 and 23H2 share a common core operating system with an identical set of system files. As a result, the new features in Windows 11, version 23H2 are included in the latest monthly quality update for Windows 11, version 22H2 but are in an inactive and dormant state. These new features will remain dormant until they are turned on through the “enablement package,” a small, quick-to-install “master switch” that activates the Windows 11, version 23H2 features. The enablement package is a great option for installing a scoped feature update like Windows 11, version 23H2 as it enables an update from version 22H2 to version 23H2 with a single restart, reducing update downtime. This enables devices to take advantage of new features now. For version 22H2 devices that receive updates directly from Windows Update or Windows Server Updates Services (WSUS), devices automatically get the enablement package by installing the feature update to Windows 11, version 23H2.
There is a compatibility issue between the Gamefirst VI application and Windows Security.
Is the Gamefirst VI application infected with malware, or is this just the first false detection for it? With the latest updates from Microsoft, is there any reason to believe this application is malware-infested? What is the best approach to resolve this issue?Windows 11 system requirements
I have never yearned for Linux this much, ending support for windows 10 is the most silly thing they couldve done. So about a year ago my pc decided to just update to windows 11, I reverted the update back to windows 10. Somehow, this update disabled TPM without any input on my side and then proceeded to tell me i cant update. Now i went into the BIOS, enabled it again and im still not allowed to update for some reason... As soon as Im able to get Arch Linux running im never using this garbage again.How can I upgrade Windows 11 24H2 to 25H2 without losing data?
Hi all, My HP EliteBook 820 G3 laptop is powered by Windows 11 24H2 and I heard a few folks managing to install Windows 11 25H2 on their devices. However, there is no upgrade notice on my laptop yet. How can I upgrade windows 11 24h2 to 25h2 without losing data? The hardware specs: CPU: Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U RAM: 8GB DDR4 TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520
What is the best windows 11 upgrade assistant from windows 10?
Microsoft told me my Windows 10 PC would not receive any security and feature after Oct 25. Not want to put my computer into risk so a wise move could upgrade it from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Does Microsoft offer a free Windows 11 upgrade assistant app? I don't find it from Microsoft website. My PC specs are: HP Tower Computer Z230 Workstation Windows 10 Pro CPU: Intel i7-4790 3.60-4.00 GHz Memory: 32GB DDR3 Hard Drive: Brand 1TB SSD + 3TB HDD Video Card:Intel® HD Graphics 4600
