[Hidden-tech] seeking assistence on Windows 10 update

[Robert Heller]

Note that the biggest and most likely issue with upgrading would be a lack of 
a TPM 2 chip,  *Some* older machines actually have a TPM 2 chip, but it is 
disabled in the BIOS.  But if there is no TPM 2 chip, then MS-Windows 11 is 
not going to install (unless the installer is mucked with).

At Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:28:14 +0000 Donald M Stevens <dstevens at tryandfindit.com> wrote:

> 
> Hi Amy,
> 
> 1. Did you run the "check your computer" to see if your device supports windows 11?
> 
> 2. If it doesn't you may need
> More RAM,
> Bigger hard drive,
> Faster CPU
> 
> 3. You would then have 3 choices
> A. Buy a new computer
> B. Upgrade your RAM, hard drive or CPU
> C. Just keep using windows 10 and there will no longer be support for your O.S. if you call M.S.
> 
> Depending on your degree of risk and future for that computer you might be fine with option C. for a time.
> 
> Can you post your computer specs?
> RAM?
> HARD DRIVE
> CPU
> MAKE & MODEL
> 
> We can look those specs up to see if Windows 11 will work.
> 
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> From: Hidden-discuss <hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net> on behalf of Jan Werner via Hidden-discuss <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:19:47 PM
> To: AI Zuckerman <valleywood2012 at gmail.com>
> Cc: Hidden Tech <Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
> Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] seeking assistence on Windows 10 update
> 
> Download WhyNotWin11 from
> https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/whynotwin11.html and run it. It
> will tell you if your systems can be upgraded to Win11 and if not, why not.
> 
> If not, you can extend security updates for Win10 for an extra year for
> $35, or possibly for free under certain circumstances. Microsoft has not
> yet fully revealed the details, but has to do so before October.
> 
> There are also 3rd party outfits that will sell you extended security
> for Win10, but I would personally not trust that solution.
> 
> Jan Werner
> __________
> 
> 
> On 7/15/2025 12:33 PM, AI Zuckerman via Hidden-discuss wrote:
> > Hi Hidden Techies,
> >
> > I need help making this transition for my PC and laptop.
> >
> > The key issue is whether the devices have the technology required to
> > make the upgrade.
> >
> > If not, what can I do? I am hoping it does not mean purchasing other
> > computers.
> >
> > You likely know that I have until October 1, I believe, to make this
> > transition.
> >
> > You can post answers to the list so others in my position get
> > your advice. If you are willing to help me directly then please call me
> > at 413-362-4392.
> >
> > best,
> >
> > Amy Zuckerman
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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