Microsoft is considering reducing processor requirements for computers running Windows 11

Minnews ^ | October 16, 2021 | Lets Go Brandon

[fireman15]

Microsoft recently announced Windows 11 and revealed the system requirements necessary to formally install the new operating system using Windows Update, media creation tools, and update assistants. According to Microsoft's supporting documents and the spokesperson's statement, the device must have a newer processor, TPM 2.0 encryption chip, and SecureBoot enabled to fully run the operating system.

Microsoft is considering reducing processor requirements for computers running Windows 11

　　TPM 2.0 has been included in many devices shipped in the past few years, but it is disabled by default. Users can enable TPM 2.0 in the BIOS, or bypass this restriction by modifying the registry or installation media.

　　Simply put, if you have a device that was shipped before 2017, your device is most likely not eligible for the Windows 11 upgrade. Microsoft has confirmed that users can only upgrade if they have Intel's eighth-generation Core chips or newer models. For AMDPC, at least Ryzen 2000 is required.

　　However, if you have a seventh-generation chip, even if it can still run Windows 10 and applications/games smoothly, Windows 11 will not be supported on your device.

　　According to Microsoft, the reason for blocking the old CPU is that the functions of Windows 11 are most suitable for new hardware. Although manual modification of the installation media can allow the new system to be installed on the old chip, the official does not recommend this because the performance or experience may be lower. standard.

　　The chipset requirements are based on the "heap factor". Due to factors such as performance, capacity, quality, and reliability, Microsoft has apparently abandoned support for seventh-generation and older processors. This is to "ensure that everyone has a good experience," wrote Microsoft's project manager Steve Dissensa.

Microsoft is considering reducing processor requirements forcomputers running Windows 11

[fireman15]

Companies even set up printers to intentionally fail after a random number of sheets printed beyond ‘X’ (a specific number) so you have to buy a new printer.

Fortunately for my old Epson printers there are free programs that can reset the counter that disabled the printer.

I don't remember where I downloaded the program that I used, but here is a link:

https://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml

[BiglyCommentary]

This is just a early search engine hit. But there are a lot of options for playing those old DOS games.

Top 9 DOS Emulators - Play DOS Games On Other Devices

https://drfone.wondershare.com/emulator/dos-emulator.html

[ProgressingAmerica]

Time for you to upgrade to Linux my friend. Your computer will last way longer for you than in MS land.

I’ll help you if you like.

[Republican Wildcat]

My comps are old and were made for Windows 7. They run Windows 10 smoother than they did Windows 7.

Looks like Windows 11 would not be the case.

[BiglyCommentary]

Linux is phenomenal for running on old hardware. I’ve installed the latest versions on some ancient servers and never had to do the Windows download drivers shtick.

[bgill]

There is no reason why computers shouldn’t be able to run old games other than $$$$$. Thieves.

[Linux Rules]

ProgressingAmerica is 100% correct. I put it on a 5 year old HP desktop. Runs like a champ.

Installing most Linux versions is incredibly easy.

I use Linux Mint. Best computer decision I ever made.

Check out https://distrowatch.com/. It is the bible of Linux distributions.

[ProgressingAmerica]

Yeah that’s why people can keep their computers so long and avoid planned obsolescence. However Linux runs really well on current hardware as well, and often times it even runs on day-one new release hardware.

Intel has been working over time to make sure that both Alder Lake as well as the Alchemist GPUs are ready for prime time on day one when they are finally released.(for ex.)

[BiglyCommentary]

My favorite vm install is ProxMox. Based on Debian 10. Lots of cool features and the price is, free.

[fireman15]

On the contrary, I loved to play DOS Panzer General. No computer has DOS, and I haven't even been able to find a DOS computer online.

You can emulate a DOS computer in a virtual machine created with free software. DOS and Vintage Windows can be found at the "Legacy PC Project"

http://www.thelegacypcproject.com/software.html

I personally have never thrown away or “recycled” any old computer, but I have a lot more storage space than most people. I have the first XT clone that I put together, not to mention a lot of old ‘home computers”. Some of them are old enough that I have been able to sell them for quite a bit of money.

Typically it is the power supply that causes an old computer to quit working. The capacitors dry up and have to be replaced after a couple of decades. If its a desktop you can often just buy a replacement power supply. On laptops made in the last 10 or 15 years the CPU, GPU, or some other components get hot enough after the computer gets dusty inside that the surface mounted parts come loose. You can often fix them using a hot air soldering station while covering the rest of the board with aluminum foil.

About $85 with the "coupon" on Amazon right now.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BHZDKYL/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AI7C3G61Z8595&psc=1

[DeathBeforeDishonor1]

Why would anyone use Microsoft Windows? That does not compute.

[PAR35]

If they are hacking me, they deserve points for patience. Over 10 years and no adverse consequences yet.

[fireman15]

There is no reason why computers shouldn’t be able to run old games other than $$$$$. Thieves.

Calm down... There isn't and you can... it just takes a little research and troubleshooting to get it all to work. Sometimes quite a bit of determination is required.

You can run vintage operating systems in Virtual Machines and use old software on them. Sometimes it is a pain to get the sound to work but usually with a little research you can get that solved as well. This is a hobby for many people.

You can even run DOS 6.22 and Windows 3.1 and associated games on your Android phone or tablet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of4zdvTYTUM

[PAR35]

It’s PG Forever. I found a link here, but do NOT vouch for the site or this download.

http://panzergeneraldownload.com/panzer-general-forever.html

Good luck. It says XP, but it runs fine on Win7 and works on a Win10 machine that I installed it on as a Win7 machine and upgraded.

I have fully licensed versions of PG and AG, so I didn’t consider it stealing.

[LesbianThespianGymnasticMidget]

I understand this. Their goal is to require all installs to have TPM. The keys. Guess who is going to use those keys to control what you can and can’t run on your system. If they don’t want Tor or PGP to run on your system, it won’t. That simple. It is a MS power grab. 11 has much more telemetry data passed back for monitization to start with. Longer term the goal is to control what can and cannot run on your system. What websites you may and may not visit. Forcing everyone’s keys into TPM gives them that ability at the OS level.

(I code for food... I know this stuff at a level you don’t grasp)

[fireman15]

Why would anyone use Microsoft Windows? That does not compute.

Don't get me wrong; I like using Linux. But, the software available for Windows is about ten to one hundred THOUSANDS times greater than the software available for Linux. And there are many programs that have no comparable Linux counterparts. I appreciate Linux but there are limitations and the skill level required to keep it current and going is greater.

This is not to mention the lack of drivers available for a lot of hardware, especially laptops. Much equipment will just not run Linux if you want the niceties such as touch screens, touch pads, and sound, nut to mention Bluetooth or even trying to get USB devices to work properly.

[BiglyCommentary]

Maybe your a really big fish that they taking their time reeling you in... lol

[lump in the melting pot]

Laughable sentiment "ensure that everyone has a good experience"

My experience with all MS products has consistently ranged from ghastly-but-learn-to-live-with-it, to flawed-but-there-is-a-third-party-workaround/hack/registry-key-trick, to BSOD. This sounds like par for the course.

[gitmo]

Agreed. And the Azure environment is the best computing platform around.

[fireman15]

I code for food... I know this stuff at a level you don't grasp

No need to get snippy. LOL!!!

I agree with you. We are on the same side. I am not disputing your superior knowledge and expertise. I am sure you know much more than I do and are probably my intellectual superior as well. Microsoft is unpredictable but will always act in their own self interest. And their interests are not always in the best interest of consumers. But you are not presenting the whole story as you are well aware, since you know so much more than I do.