Upgrading the OS
Mar 1, 2024 17:11:48 #
Ront53
Loc: Maryland
I have Windows 7 and would like to upgrade to 10 or 11 and have no idea how to. What's problems would be involved?
Mar 1, 2024 17:15:38 #
First you need to check if 10/11 will run on the system.
I had to replace my computer after 10+years, it wouldn't run 10 or 11.
(I'd skip v10 if you can.)
Microsoft's website may offer a check to see of your computer is capable of installing an upgrade.
I had to replace my computer after 10+years, it wouldn't run 10 or 11.
(I'd skip v10 if you can.)
Microsoft's website may offer a check to see of your computer is capable of installing an upgrade.
Mar 1, 2024 18:27:37 #
Most likely a Windows 7 system would run Windows 10 but not Windows 11. Windows 11 requires CPU which is quite new and I doubt that any of those system came with Windows 7. Up to about 1 and a half year ago you can upgrade a Windows 7 to Windows 10 simply by downloading Windows 10, make a bootable USB thumb drive and do the install. I don't know if you can still do that.
Mar 1, 2024 21:49:04 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Most likely a Windows 7 system would run Windows 10 but not Windows 11. Windows 11 requires CPU which is quite new and I doubt that any of those system came with Windows 7. Up to about 1 and a half year ago you can upgrade a Windows 7 to Windows 10 simply by downloading Windows 10, make a bootable USB thumb drive and do the install. I don't know if you can still do that.
Right answer.
Mar 2, 2024 01:53:09 #
Mar 2, 2024 03:18:29 #
Klickitatdave
Loc: Seattle Washington
Laramie wrote:
Someone's got to do it, right? Install Linux.
Been there, and have done that multiple times, and I could not find a distro that I liked enough or that worked in a way that worked for me. With one exception and that was PopOS which I have installed on an older laptop. It didn't replace Win 11 in my case but did have promise. I have not experienced any significant issues with Win 11 and the ones that I had have been largely corrected in updates.
Mar 2, 2024 08:11:22 #
Win11 requirements - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-check-if-your-device-meets-windows-11-system-requirements-after-changing-device-hardware-f3bc0aeb-6884-41a1-ab57-88258df6812b
The minimum system requirements for running Windows 11 on a PC are as follows:
Processor (CPU):
A 1 GHz or faster processor with 2 or more cores.
The processor must appear on the list of approved CPUs.
Memory (RAM):
At least 4 GB of RAM.
Storage:
A 64 GB or larger storage device.
System Firmware:
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) and Secure Boot capable.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
TPM version 2.0.
Please note that these are the minimum requirements to ensure a great computing experience with Windows 11. Specific features, apps, and additional hardware you add to your PC may exceed these minimum requirements. If your PC doesn’t meet these criteria, consider upgrading components like RAM or storage to meet the requirements. For more details on feature-specific requirements, consult the Windows 11 specifications page or check with specific publishers or manufacturers.
The minimum system requirements for running Windows 11 on a PC are as follows:
Processor (CPU):
A 1 GHz or faster processor with 2 or more cores.
The processor must appear on the list of approved CPUs.
Memory (RAM):
At least 4 GB of RAM.
Storage:
A 64 GB or larger storage device.
System Firmware:
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) and Secure Boot capable.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
TPM version 2.0.
Please note that these are the minimum requirements to ensure a great computing experience with Windows 11. Specific features, apps, and additional hardware you add to your PC may exceed these minimum requirements. If your PC doesn’t meet these criteria, consider upgrading components like RAM or storage to meet the requirements. For more details on feature-specific requirements, consult the Windows 11 specifications page or check with specific publishers or manufacturers.
Mar 2, 2024 08:50:59 #
jerryc41 wrote:
The processor must appear on the list of approved CPUs.
The processor must appear on the list of approved CPUs.
This is the most likely reason why the OP computer will not run Windows 11. I think the oldest processor in the list was released around 2019 or 2020. A computer made around that time would come with Windows 10 and not Windows 7 (of course unless the owner wanted to downgrade it for some reason).
Mar 2, 2024 09:47:08 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
Ront53 wrote:
I have Windows 7 and would like to upgrade to 10 or 11 and have no idea how to. What's problems would be involved?
I upgraded from Win 10 to 11 - HATE IT!
Mar 2, 2024 09:50:37 #
DaveyDitzer wrote:
I upgraded from Win 10 to 11 - HATE IT!
Interesting.
My wife went from 10 to 11 with no problem (dislikes).
I went from 7 to 11, so I have no ideas what 10 was like.
Mar 2, 2024 10:03:21 #
Mar 2, 2024 10:19:33 #
Also remember, some of your older software may no longer run. Even some devices, portable hard drivers, cameras, etc. They just don't make drivers for them.
Mar 2, 2024 10:29:56 #
rcarol wrote:
You can really tell the difference?
I can tell the difference. There are differences but minor and I don't see that Windows 11 is better or worse.
Mar 2, 2024 10:44:11 #
If your system can handle the newer O/S, you can clone your c:\ drive and upgrade there. If you don't like it, you can always put the old drive back.
Mar 2, 2024 11:03:41 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
rcarol wrote:
You can really tell the difference?
Certain little "helps" make everyday more complicated:(
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