Hey everyone! I recently inherited some PCs that were built by my old boss at work, who unfortunately passed away a few years back. They've been reliable machines, but now with the Windows 11 update, I'm finding out that they don't meet the hardware requirements. I'm not very tech-savvy, especially when it comes to building PCs, and I'm looking for any advice on what I can do about this situation. I'd love to keep these machines running if possible! What options do I have? I'm willing to follow directions and provide any more info you might need. Thanks a bunch!
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These machines might be a bit old for today’s requirements. If this were a home computer, I’d suggest Rufus, but since they’re work PCs, you might want to think about replacing them instead. Using bypass tools can cause issues in a work environment, especially with security audits.
First things first, what specific requirement are you missing? Also, is switching to Linux an option for you? Alternatively, if you're happy with Windows 10, maybe just keep using it until you really need to switch. It sounds like they're still working fine for you and the network!
If you're okay with starting fresh, consider using Rufus. It’s a free tool that allows you to bypass Windows 11's hardware requirements when you install it. Just keep in mind you'll likely need to reinstall other programs afterward.
Totally! I upgraded an entire office using Rufus and managed to keep all programs and files intact without much hassle.
Check out this Windows 11 Upgrading Assistant by builtbybel on GitHub, it might help you with the updates: github.com/builtbybel/Flyby11
Well, the main issue is that the processor isn't supported for Windows 11—it’s an Intel Core i5-7500. Not sure about Linux, though, since I use Microsoft 365 and Adobe software regularly, and I need them connected to the network.