Author Topic: Windows 10? (Read 1472 times))

Matchstickshooter · « **on:** March 20, 2025, 12:33:28 PM »

Anyone still running Windows 10?

Just curious.
Our old PC got the "blue screen of death" last Fall, so we had it cleaned out and are having it reinstalled. (can't install 11 without a hardware change)
My wife has a bunch of games on disc, that this PC can't use. no player.
Also the older one can get pics off a camera card reader(?) that the new one can't.
Updates will end soon I hear.

avator · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2025, 01:40:34 PM »

I have one PC running 10.
The blue screen of death is typically a memory issue. Sometimes just pulling the ram sticks out and reseating them takes care of it.. if not the ram will likely need replaced. If you have more than one stick of ram it could just be one of them causing the issue.

farrlarr · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2025, 01:56:13 PM »

You can buy external players, USB connection, at Best Buy, Walmart or other stores like that.

ezman604 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2025, 01:56:47 PM »

BSOD can also be a hard drive failure. And W10 support is ending in October. I'm in the process of replacing my desktops. I've decided to just change motherboards and processors. Cheaper than replacing the whole units. Plus, I like my cases.

avator · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2025, 02:14:12 PM »

DeZ... is NewEgg still a good source? I haven't done any hardware stuff in some time.

ezman604 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2025, 02:36:03 PM »

NewEgg is one source. You can get a good remanufactured with warranty unit from Walmart.com. For under $300 you can get a pretty awesome gaming unit. I just bought my hardware from a highly rated seller on eBay.

Matchstickshooter · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2025, 03:17:29 PM »

Quote from: avator on March 20, 2025, 01:40:34 PM

I have one PC running 10.
The blue screen of death is typically a memory issue. Sometimes just pulling the ram sticks out and reseating them takes care of it.. if not the ram will likely need replaced. If you have more than one stick of ram it could just be one of them causing the issue.

Thanks Bill, I remember trying that when you had told me. The tech we now go to managed to save our pictures/etc. and said when we're ready we can get 10 reinstalled.
other expenses came first.
This PC with 11 we are still getting used to.

Matchstickshooter · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2025, 03:19:16 PM »

Quote from: farrlarr on March 20, 2025, 01:56:13 PM

You can buy external players, USB connection, at Best Buy, Walmart or other stores like that.

Thanks, Larry, thought of this but not many ports to plug into.

Matchstickshooter · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2025, 03:22:58 PM »

Quote from: ezman604 on March 20, 2025, 01:56:47 PM

BSOD can also be a hard drive failure. And W10 support is ending in October. I'm in the process of replacing my desktops. I've decided to just change motherboards and processors. Cheaper than replacing the whole units. Plus, I like my cases.

Thanks,DEz, thought I'd read Oct.

avator · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2025, 04:26:02 PM »

I have 7 on DVD. I have 10 and 11 on flash drives. I also download and save the latest updates to flash drives. I don't let them updates auto install. I want to make a restore point before I install therm.

ezman604 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2025, 09:26:00 PM »

Check your computer here to see if you can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

https://m.infomails.microsoft.com/rest/head/mirrorPage/@Ef5lARzez_2lfhkC8ZCSjkH2wyiv7S1FC-KHBYbQIi6cPT5VaOJmn9v1d7GvwFOkowLtJMBzhaSfrDC_RWX30NjxGLw9rhqjPofpT8gstYfM-gXF.html?CLRTags=c_udf~$~View-In-Browser~$$~c_cmp~$~EmailEyebrow~$$~c_type~$~TextHyperlink~$$~c_pos~$~Top_~_CLRTags_~_&ocid=CGE_eml_Device_EOS_868adxrdr

Matchstickshooter · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2025, 10:57:04 PM »

Quote from: ezman604 on March 20, 2025, 09:26:00 PM

Check your computer here to see if you can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

https://m.infomails.microsoft.com/rest/head/mirrorPage/@Ef5lARzez_2lfhkC8ZCSjkH2wyiv7S1FC-KHBYbQIi6cPT5VaOJmn9v1d7GvwFOkowLtJMBzhaSfrDC_RWX30NjxGLw9rhqjPofpT8gstYfM-gXF.html?CLRTags=c_udf~$~View-In-Browser~$$~c_cmp~$~EmailEyebrow~$$~c_type~$~TextHyperlink~$$~c_pos~$~Top_~_CLRTags_~_&ocid=CGE_eml_Device_EOS_868adxrdr

Before the other died (BSOD last Fall) it would tell us in the updates page that it would need some newer components to get Windows 11.

elguapo99 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2025, 12:24:27 PM »

Here's how to install Windows 11 on older, unsupported computers that have Windows 10 already installed:
I haven't tried it yet but I intend to when I have time as I have several computers that I can try it on. I'm not sure what will happen when Windows 11 tries to perform the monthly update.

bnowlin · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2025, 07:31:24 PM »

Quote from: elguapo99 on March 21, 2025, 12:24:27 PM

Here's how to install Windows 11 on older, unsupported computers that have Windows 10 already installed:
I haven't tried it yet but I intend to when I have time as I have several computers that I can try it on. I'm not sure what will happen when Windows 11 tries to perform the monthly update.

That was early 2024 and I think microsoft has nixed that in their latest software. Also if it does work I think you can't do some updates with it.
Amazon is a good place to get hardware also.
Bob

ezman604 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2025, 04:07:35 PM »

With a little trepidation, I went ahead and followed the instructions in the video and upgraded to W11. Everything seems to be working well, so far. Will see about updates in the future. I DO have a new set of hardware coming just in case.

avator · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2025, 04:11:28 PM »

DeZ... this was one that Windows said was not able to take the update to 11?

Did it see all the hardware? (pick up all the drivers)

ezman604 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2025, 04:27:39 PM »

Yep....I had already ordered upgraded motherboard, RAM, CPU and even came with a 500GB SSD with W11 already installed. But I followed the instructions and it upgraded just fine. I had one driver that was not supported but it gave me a link to download an update for that. I just ran a Windows update check and it found and is downloading all new updates. All is well. I may keep the new hardware and see how everything goes. Then send back for a refund or just go ahead and replace mine. Haven't decided yet.

avator · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2025, 04:39:17 PM »

The PC in the shop is originally a 7 PC with 10 installed. It took that upgrade no problem. I'm not sure if I would even benefit form 11 on that PC... all I do on it is GTA, look at how to vids when I need help with a gun and print targets.
Oh yeah, I resize pics when needed.
I do subscribe to Microsoft 365 for the 1TB OneDrive and Office stuff.. that is on all my PCs. Excel is great and I use it for TriggerTreat's spreadsheet.

ezman604 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2025, 04:44:15 PM »

Main thing is when support for W10 ends in October, you won't get any security updates to patch holes that develop in the operating system. That will open you up to ransomeware, spam and pfishing stuff.

avator · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2025, 04:47:35 PM »

Quote from: ezman604 on March 23, 2025, 04:44:15 PM

Main thing is when support for W10 ends in October, you won't get any security updates to patch holes that develop in the operating system. That will open you up to ransomeware, spam and pfishing stuff.

True that... I'll have to think on it a bit. I don't run that PC on a network so they can't get to my other stuff.... the good stuff.

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