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I was so happy with my processor, now I learn it is "not currently supported for w11". It is Intel Core i5-2320 CPU @ 3.00 GHz.
My computer is Inspiron620. Do I replace the processor?
Which one do I pick for replacement? There is a long list, but there are many types of Windows10 there. How do I get the proper type?
I assume it is easy to replace the processor, isn't it?
You have a 2nd generation i5. That's pretty old.
To upgrade you would need a new motherboard, probably new RAM. In short, no it's not easy.
You should just stay with 10 until you need a new computer.
You have a 2nd generation i5. That's pretty old.
To upgrade you would need a new motherboard, probably new RAM. In short, no it's not easy.
You should just stay with 10 until you need a new computer.
Peregrine, thank you. Very sad news...
My second computer has Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 @ 2.66 GHz.
Is it old too?
Windows 10 is supported until 2025, Windows 11 will be supported for longer. Still, Windows 11 has issues, and it is a good idea to wait until the major ones do get resolved before any device is upgraded to the new operating system. If you work in IT, then there is a risk in software development
It seems that if you UPGRADE your existing PC you can get around it. A fresh install or new PC is where it gets to be 'mandatory'.
The hard drive crashed on our desktop several months ago and Windows 11 came with the new installation. The push to have a Microsoft account is annoying.
The hard drive crashed on our desktop several months ago and Windows 11 came with the new installation. The push to have a Microsoft account is annoying.
You can get around it but yes, the "push" is there and very annoying, indeed.
One of the reasons why the techie types typically go for Pro/Ultimate versions of Windows.
I just bought a prebuild system which of course came with Windows Home edition. I will zap it then, zap the Pro version on my current desktop so I can swap them.
If I end up selling or giving away my older desktop, it will have the "Home" edition on it.
Surely they need to time work out the bugs, right?
Generally, but this is more like "Windows 10.5" then a whole brand new version.
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