I understand that if I switch my FS2020 PC to windows 11 and install a particular update...it basically bricks my HP VR headset...
"Yes, upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 will render many Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headsets, including HP's Reverb G2, essentially unusable. This is because Microsoft is discontinuing WMR support in this update, causing the headsets to stop functioning"
I would have to pretty massively update my PC to get good functionality using the latest flight sims...just not something I have the funds or the time to spend right now.
BTW, remember Sublogic and the 3d glasses?
Truly amazing how far flight sim has come.
If I hit the lotto...I'd build one of those full-737 cockpits I've seen on YouTube...or a motion rig with VR(bring on the Dramamine)
Yes, Microsoft has screwed the pooch with Windows 11 in many ways. I doubt that 24H2 actually “bricks” the headset it just will not work with Windows 11 24H2.. regardless I personally would not risk using your fine VR Headset with a machine using Windows 11 24H2. The solution at this point is to keep using Windows 10 or keep the Windows 11 from updating to 24H2 using group policies. There are supposedly Linux projects that you can use them with as well.
I have 4 computers which do not play nice with Windows 11. I have installed and licensed Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC on two of them so far. They will receive security updates until January 13, 2032 with no charges. The type of license that I purchased requires a clean install unless you are willing to jump through a bunch of hoops. It is intended for devices such as cash registers, etc... but you can install additional packages easily. The organization that I purchased the license from has been dependable in other transactions in the past, but this is not without some risk that the license may stop working at some point.
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