https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRjD_XJuo7g&t=505s&ab_channel=ExplainingComputers
Me think's im going to byte the bullet and move on to W11. And reskin it to look like Windows 10 :-X
Im at win7 and all is nice and dandy..
Hello,
I'm using an old netbook (EeePC 1215B AMD e450, 8GB RAM, 480 SSD) with Windows 11 (23H2, the last one supported by this CPU due to the instruction set). Everything works without problems, just like with Windows 7. I removed all the added software from MS and disabled telemetry (which I could remove). I don't see why it wouldn't work properly on your much more modern computers. Good luck with your testing.
R.-
PS: Rufus is the password ;)
Quote from: Naughty Alien on Jun 16, 2025, 01:15 AMIm at win7 and all is nice and dandy..
Do you mean you have Windows11 looking like windows7?
QuoteIm at win7 and all is nice and dandy..
That's fine as long as it's not connected to the internet. Otherwise it's not a secure system.
Quote from: Baggey on Jun 16, 2025, 07:03 AMDo you mean you have Windows11 looking like windows7?
Im using win7, regularly, for work related things as well as normal browsing and what not on internet..I do have some win10 laptops as well that running some apps (Fusion360), that is not supported for win7..now i have notice on win10 unit that Fusion360 will not be working on win10 after 2025..so i say, ill not be buying new license of Fusion360 after 2025..lol..
Quote from: Naughty Alien on Jun 16, 2025, 11:57 AMQuote from: Baggey on Jun 16, 2025, 07:03 AMDo you mean you have Windows11 looking like windows7?
Im using win7, regularly, for work related things as well as normal browsing and what not on internet..I do have some win10 laptops as well that running some apps (Fusion360), that is not supported for win7..now i have notice on win10 unit that Fusion360 will not be working on win10 after 2025..so i say, ill not be buying new license of Fusion360 after 2025..lol..
Hey, I recommend "SolidEdge" or "Solidworks", it runs with many more advantages than "Fusion 360". I use the first one, and they won't bother you about the OS version you're using.
R.-
Quote from: Ricky on Jun 17, 2025, 04:07 AMHey, I recommend "SolidEdge" or "Solidworks", it runs with many more advantages than "Fusion 360". I use the first one, and they won't bother you about the OS version you're using.
R.-
I knew about Solidworks, but i wasnt aware of SoildEdge. Ill check it out..Thank you for insight :D
Quote from: Naughty Alien on Jun 17, 2025, 04:19 AMQuote from: Ricky on Jun 17, 2025, 04:07 AMHey, I recommend "SolidEdge" or "Solidworks", it runs with many more advantages than "Fusion 360". I use the first one, and they won't bother you about the OS version you're using.
R.-
I knew about Solidworks, but i wasnt aware of SoildEdge. Ill check it out..Thank you for insight :D
If you have an older PC, I suppose the "SolidEdge ST8" version would work for you. Try it.
R.-
Ive never heard of either ::)
I've just bought a new PC with Windows 11 but I'll keep my old rig with Windows 10 for a long time, but in the LAN only.
I'm currently scratching my head about that new High DPI "feature" and that many of my old Blitz stuff and other applications look weird on High DPI and scaling is a pain in the a$$. Thanks, MS :P
Most old apps seem to work so far, even a 2020 Substance Painter but I'm curious about more MS landmines
Quote from: Krischan on Jun 17, 2025, 06:08 PMI've just bought a new PC with Windows 11 but I'll keep my old rig with Windows 10 for a long time, but in the LAN only.
I'm currently scratching my head about that new High DPI "feature" and that many of my old Blitz stuff and other applications look weird on High DPI and scaling is a pain in the a$$. Thanks, MS :P
Most old apps seem to work so far, even a 2020 Substance Painter but I'm curious about more MS landmines
You may need todo a rewrite to get full screen again ???
Tried reinstalling Windows 10 on my old PC last week (GTX970, I7-4790K CPU, 32GB RAM). Threw some random error (x00392028484938 or something of that ilk).
Tried Win11 via Rufus (CPU doesn't support Win11) and it installed but it still didn't like the cut of its jib; display drivers freaking out and sporadic crashes etc.
Install Linux, maybe? Ha, no! Why install something I won't use?
Couldn't be chewed with it all, in the end, took the whole sodding lot to the tip this morning!
Quote from: GfK on Jun 17, 2025, 08:47 PMTried reinstalling Windows 10 on my old PC last week (GTX970, I7-4790K CPU, 32GB RAM). Threw some random error (x00392028484938 or something of that ilk).
Tried Win11 via Rufus (CPU doesn't support Win11) and it installed but it still didn't like the cut of its jib; display drivers freaking out and sporadic crashes etc.
Install Linux, maybe? Ha, no! Why install something I won't use?
Couldn't be chewed with it all, in the end, took the whole sodding lot to the tip this morning!
Hello,
When a computer starts to malfunction like this, all you have to do is be patient and take it apart part by part and replace it with a replacement part that you know works well. That way, you'll find the cause of your problems sooner or later...
And of course... When you finally get it right, you'll build up a beautiful workshop out of old junk, and you won't even know how it all got there. XD
R.-
PS: It's usually the RAM or the power supply. RAM can be cleaned by erasing its contacts with a pencil eraser, and the power supply by buying a new one, if you're lazy and wealthy :).
..Linux Zorin seems to be very good alternative in near future, for my needs anyway..im not going to W11 just because suddenly, perfectly capable computer for latest Unreal voodoo is not good enough for some 'security' issues never existed before..im really tired of their constant nagging and pushing me to buy new hardware again and again..no..not anymore..
Quote from: Naughty Alien on Jun 18, 2025, 04:25 AMis not good enough for some 'security' issues never existed before..im really tired of their constant nagging and pushing me to buy new hardware again and again.
the current threat to security on personal computers is AI which is added more and more as an 'help' to some softwares, but since it most likely works with remote servers, it uploads / downloads and analyze our datas...
i have noticed the icon of 'copilot' (AI) activated by default in notepad, on windows 11, which i was able to disactivate, but this kind of AI 'help' will happen more and more, in all kinds of softwares.
Quote from: Naughty Alien on Jun 18, 2025, 04:25 AM..Linux Zorin seems to be very good alternative in near future, for my needs anyway..im not going to W11 just because suddenly, perfectly capable computer for latest Unreal voodoo is not good enough for some 'security' issues never existed before..im really tired of their constant nagging and pushing me to buy new hardware again and again..no..not anymore..
Looks quite good with paid and free versions. You can even make it look like Windows11 ::)
One big flaw i couldn't find anything about it being capable off running windows programs?
Zorin OS is wired up with Windows App Support which uses the Wine compatibility layer for Windows programs as well as integrates with PlayOnLinux to handle more complex installations, so i guess it should be fine in most cases. I havent tested it myself so i cant confirm, but it seems other folks did and it works well..