Warning: Microsoft announces Windows 11
Jun 25, 2021 19:41:32 #
therwol wrote:
Here is another question. Is the software that created those files installed on the Windows 10 machine(s)? The file type/extension may be linked to that software and that software alone.
Please tell us what software was used in which operating system to create those files you can't open in Windows 10. You will find that there are people on this forum who would like to help with problems like this.
Please tell us what software was used in which operating system to create those files you can't open in Windows 10. You will find that there are people on this forum who would like to help with problems like this.
Indeed.
Jun 26, 2021 11:34:07 #
RileyJ
Loc: Alpharetta, GA
Don't buy ASUS motherboards! I have a 8 month old ASUS Z490-plus that is not compatible with windows 11. It does not have TPM and no way to add it per ASUS tech support.
RileyJ
RileyJ
Jun 26, 2021 12:52:52 #
RileyJ wrote:
Don't buy ASUS motherboards! I have a 8 month old ASUS Z490-plus that is not compatible with windows 11. It does not have TPM and no way to add it per ASUS tech support.
RileyJ
RileyJ
Here’s a bit more on TPM 2.0: https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/25/22550376/microsoft-windows-11-tpm-chips-requirement-security . My preliminary understanding is that TPM can be implemented either on the MB OR on the CPU, but I need to read more and verify this. And while I understand and applaud Microsoft’s intention to make machines more secure against hacking at a HW level, I won’t be updating my HW just to run Win 11 on my 3 well working Win 10 machines.
I’m curious, did you run the test and fail, and was that after making the changes mentioned in the above referenced link to the BIOS?
Jun 26, 2021 12:57:02 #
chazz4623
Loc: Prairieville, La
me too, just started getting a warning to back up my 'hard disk' because ms has detected a problem... it doesn't say what the problem is, but I have an SSD, no hard disk and I wonder why ms can't tell the difference. machine is about 7 yrs old so malfunction is not surprising, but I wonder just what the problem might be. I would be willing to upgrade, but win11 won't be here for another year. I have linux (I forget version) on one of my laptops and it works just fine. If you have a suggestion I'm listening and would appreciate any, thanks Charlie R.
Jun 26, 2021 13:20:40 #
chazz4623 wrote:
me too, just started getting a warning to back up ... (show quote)
No need to upgrade a perfectly good machine if a disk is (actually) failing. Download a copy of Crystal Disk Info, Intel SSD Toolbox or Samsung Magician and test the disk. You DO have it backed up locally or to the cloud (including all your data and your download folder) don’t you? If not, right now is a good time to start.
If the disk is actually showing signs of failure, a quick way to recover the machine quickly is to plug in another SSD (probably a larger one) and clone the existing disk with a utility such as the free version of Macrium Reflect. That way you can revert to the clone when/if the disk fails with minimum pain. Many disks such as Samsung come with free cloning SW as well.
Jun 26, 2021 13:47:25 #
dpfoto
Loc: Cape Coral, FL
Microshaft has no choice. They have learned that we still have money in our pockets, and that is unacceptable to them.
Jun 26, 2021 16:10:12 #
dpfoto wrote:
Microshaft has no choice. They have learned that we still have money in our pockets, and that is unacceptable to them.
But initial reports state that the “upgrade”, like that from Windows 7, is no charge, and I don’t believe MS is building CPUs or MBs. We shall see.
Jun 26, 2021 16:52:31 #
therwol
Loc: USA
TriX wrote:
But initial reports state that the “upgrade”, like that from Windows 7, is no charge, and I don’t believe MS is building CPUs or MBs. We shall see.
TPM support is built into the last few generations of CPUs and may not have to be through a separate module on the motherboard.
Jun 26, 2021 16:56:24 #
therwol wrote:
TPM support is built into the last few generations of CPUs and may not have to be through a separate module on the motherboard.
Exactly - from Gen 8 CPUs as I recall. Too late for any of my Win 10 machines
Jun 26, 2021 16:56:40 #
Both my computers (desktop and laptop) are tunning Win7. I have not seen a good reason to upgrade, as they do what I need and run what I have. (In fact, I have an old desktop with XP on it--I have software that won't run on later versions.)
Jun 26, 2021 19:01:17 #
chazz4623
Loc: Prairieville, La
Thanks for all the good suggestions, I will make use of something in there, I'm more of a 'mechanic', I built my machine, but took it down the street to a buddy who is a professional in the field, and builds/rebuilds units as a hobby and he installed the os. I dont have any valuable software and my data is mostly photos and a few videos. I recognize the wisdom of having everything backed up but have been too lazy and unconcerned about it because it doesnt have much value. I will probably start the practice (I do have a backup external hd... if I can find it) but I have some health issues including memory loss (the famous crs). I am going to get with my knowledgeable friend and ask him which of these options should work best and go with that. I bought a few 1t ssds, but none will fit my machine and I need to get one that will and clone this ssd to it, if I can do so seamlessly... yeah, right, lol Many thanks for your time and suggestions, somehow this will work out (maybe in spite of me).
Jun 26, 2021 21:41:52 #
Microsoft sells their line of "Surface" computers and are advertising they will be Win11 compatible of course!
The one suitable (minimal) for photography editing can be seen here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-book-3-for-business/93h0mb2gqd5b?cid=msft_web_collection&activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab
The rest are run of the mill laptops.
The one suitable (minimal) for photography editing can be seen here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-book-3-for-business/93h0mb2gqd5b?cid=msft_web_collection&activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab
The rest are run of the mill laptops.
Jun 29, 2021 14:44:39 #
Tony G. wrote:
Microsoft today announced the introduction of the ... (show quote)
I've seen quite a bit about this and some are saying that Microsoft is changing the necessary apps and some drivers for 11 so people will buy new computers, something they didn't do as frequently as Microsoft wanted when they upgraded to 10 and gave it away free. According to a couple of the articles I read, that has P'd off a bunch of computer owners. It hasn't bothered so much the geeks and nerds as they understand what is needed and know how to get around it without buying complete new computers. Many think it will be different when the actual roll-out takes place. The advice I saw was, wait and see.
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