I have no ****ing clue, but it was wedged in there and they said it didnt work for some reason...........

I've also had a CEO of a large company send me a single ram stick VIA envelope and asked to see if we could find files on it.

I have contracted with both SMB/ Large Corporations / and Government, and I'm never shocked by how ****ing horrible their IT is. I mean I've literally seen entire city government networks being a ****ing disaster.

Dude, I work with the federal government. They make a lot of municipalities look cutting edge.

There's a difference between saying wrist straps are superfluous and saying concern over static potential is stupid.

If you have a strap, might as well use it. But if you don't want to track one down or purchase, as many have alluded without stating outright, . . . just be careful to account for static potential. Don't repair on carpet [and don't go shuffling all over carpet, then return right to the repair]. Don't wear a wooly pullover. Make lots of contact with the frame of the unit while operating. You can even fashion a 'strap' out of bare wire wrapped around your wrist and attached to the frame if you don't want to worry about. Best and easiest is to find a low static, low humidity environment, . . . AC and a hardwood table and floor is fine, wear simple clothes likes shorts and tee, and make plenty of 'grounding' contact with the frame before taking contact with semiconductor and IC parts.

This thread title needs changed.

We are getting Lewdog ready for his Win11 upgrade.

LMAO

PC repair 101

Windows Monterey.

I will say this, the chip shortage is real. And finding machines with TPM is becoming impossible.

Don't listen to these guys! You want to wear a wool jacket, fuzzy slippers and perform this in a carpeted room.

What will Win 11 add that Win 10 can't do? Technically speaking just a facelift to look purty and make microshaft some money?

Back off man.

So of us are ****ing morans!!!

Just touch the case. Work on tile as opposed to carpet. You’re fine.

There is a joke in here somewhere?

I don't think they made much on W10 since it was a free upgrade.

Very carefully.

Oh man, so I don’t know how to explain this. But they made plenty, the OS is just the drug.

Basically if your not using the OS (Windows 10) than you are much more vulnerable to back doors etc. however if you are using it, you are making Microsoft money. Don’t think they are not selling your data like everyone else. With the latest update the pretense of location being unknown is gone. Windows 10 knows your geolocation and shows you the weather now.

Windows OS isn’t the money maker, but it is the gateway drug to giving Microsoft plenty of money.

What a weird ass sperg take lmao

BiLl gAtEs Is CaShInG iN oN mY bRoWsInG hIsToRy

Yeah.... it’s a fact.....

And lmao browsing history is the least of what they could be tracking. Please don’t comment until you understand the totality of what Microsoft is doing.

LMAO. True. JK.

Not really. ;)

Got an anti static wrist band, waiting on RAM which won’t come until next week and have my wool coat ready to wear.

Am I missing anything?

Did you get RGB ram? How else will you slay pussy

What the **** did you say to me?!?!?!?!

(No, really)

Just for looks?

Purely. And it won't get puss.

I knew location blocking was a bit of a joke but when windows started showing my local temperature, I did check, and block Windows from knowing your location was checked.

But I guess Microsoft is to the point where they are willing to laugh in your face about that one.

Well that's good.........


because I'm up to my eyeballs in pussy, bro!!!!

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Barf

I don’t know why they feel the need to follows apples UI

likely just more spyware and mobile focused. Not seeing any reason they have given so far to upgrade. New UI? Cool. Will need to modify it to put it back to normal lol.

Meanwhile the new UI looks like shit, I swear moving everything to the middle will be even more annoying going forward

What’s wrong with WIN10?

So was doing some more looking at this.

This is win10. They are just finally iterating it to an 11 version number, but it is literally just an update for 10. Everything internally in the operating system still says 10.

Preliminary mixed reviews in all types of workflow from basic desktop to workstation use to gaming. Its just marketing and an update.

I'm due for a clean install on a rainy weekend.

Here’s why Windows 11 will probably be a free upgrade from Windows 10

You probably heard by now, but Windows 11 is coming. It was originally supposed to be revealed during Microsoft’s June 24 “what’s next for Windows” event, but the secret was leaked early. You can now install an unofficial preview version of it if you want, though we would not recommend doing so.

That means there are all kinds of questions about the cost of Windows 11, and how you can end up getting it once things become official. We’re here to help, with a look at why we think Windows 11 will probably be a free upgrade.

The answer to that question is in the numbers. Microsoft last reported that Windows 10 runs on 1.3 billion devices around the world. That’s a lot of PCs, and if Microsoft were to open up an option for Windows 10 users to “upgrade” to Windows 11 for free, then there are chances of more people using it.

There’s plenty of reason why they might want to do this too. Remember when Windows 10 was a free upgrade for Windows 8 and Windows 7? Microsoft wanted to push people to a newer operating system, at no extra cost. Yet, they also wanted to slowly phase out older versions of Windows, but keep it in place for those who need it.

We’re already seeing pieces of that put into play. An updated support page mentioned that support for Windows 10 will end in 2025, right in line with Microsoft’s 10-year Windows support cycle.

But there’s more evidence to suggest that Windows 11 will in fact be free. Those brave enough to install the leaked Windows 11 build were able to use it on existing Windows 10 PCs, without the need for a product key. The leaked ISO file for the build lets you “upgrade” Windows 10 to Windows 11, just like you could from Windows 8 to Windows 10.

Now, this is an unofficial release, so that could just be a coincidence. However, some coding in the configuration files even suggests Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 users will be able to upgrade at no cost.

The final piece of the puzzle has to do with “Windows as a service.” As you know, Microsoft offers twice a year updates to Windows 10. Recently, Microsoft started playing with “featured experience packs” that bundle in features separate from the Windows operating system. If Microsoft really wanted to make Windows 11 free for Windows 10 users, then it could also come as an optional featured experience pack, too.

This is all speculation for now. We’ll have to wait and find out more on June 24 when Microsoft is set to officially reveal the next version of Windows

I feel like they are just dumbing it down and will see a mobile version at some point. It's also supposed to be more developer friendly.

Absolutely nothing, it's just time for everyone to beta test a new OS for the next 5 or so years.

I'll be damned. It's like a new computer over here. It's loading EVERYTHING super fast. My stock screener has no glitches or pauses. Web pages are loading quicker than ever for a computer I've owned. That took me a whopping 5 minutes and was super easy to install.

I really appreciate the help in here. I spent $70 to do this and saved a ton, as I was about ready to just purchase a new computer because this one was running so slow.

eDave, thanks for letting me text you and helping. I know I'm slow, thank you for your patience. I owe you a beer.

Cha-ching!

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The problem is that Windows is the most insecure OS on earth and one of the biggest reasons is the ability to bypass the walled garden for app installation.

This doesn't change anything for Apple because this isn't new.

A large part of my job is packaging and pushing software and MDM profiles to large numbers of computers. Apple's last two operating systems have been a huge pain in the ass for people like me. Apple has currently went way overboard with their personal privacy controls as of late. They've locked their OS down to the point it's very difficult for admins like me to properly manage them for our users. Apple seems insistent on cutting out any middle management between itself and the end users, to the detriment of developers.

Windows is seemingly going the opposite direction. Especially with the ability to run Android apps natively. LOL.

Both Windows and OS X could use a slight course correction...

Yep.

I'm not a gamer but I thought I'd share this info for those of you who are:

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Windows 11 update will add multiple features for gamers including two key features utilized by the company’s Xbox consoles – Auto HDR and DirectStorage.

With Auto HDR, Windows 11 will make it easier to turn high dynamic range on or off if the hardware supports it. It will better stabilize it if switched on and automatically upgrade titles to HDR when possible.

Direct Storage loads game assets directly to the GPU instead of through the CPU to avoid bottlenecks. It also makes use of higher read and write speeds of NVMe storage, PCIe 4.0 and the upcoming PCIe 5.0 standard.

Additionally, the Xbox app is built directly into Windows 11, with deeper integration of Xbox Game Pass. Subscribers will be able to download and stream titles using Xbox cloud gaming. It also allows cross-play between consoles and PCs.

More multiple screen options as well.

Its garbage, the sand boxing will lead to so much of a headach. But then again the business world will no update to this for 2 years.

But designing your OS with "Streaming" in mind is ****ing moronic. No one wants to use Microsoft tools for streaming when there are much better streaming applications that are open source.

Some of these features like HDR are nice, but mark my words. When someone works all day on something then accidently closes their VM or god forbid a Update restart *shudder*

Win10 end of life is slated for October, 2025.

Windows 11 better not **** up my “new” computer!!

Windows 11 will be fine. Windows updates/upgrades are infinitely better than they were a decade ago. It's a free and painless process these days for the typical end user. Some here are exaggerating the concerns quite a bit. Outside of lazy IT management, updates/upgrades shouldn't be avoided these days....

If the benchmarks are as high as some are claiming, I'll be happy to have it on my computer asap.

How To Move Windows 11 Taskbar To Left Using Settings and Reg Edit:

https://fossbytes.com/how-to-move-wi...-taskbar-left/

Windows 11 Start menu: How to make it look like Windows 10

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3622...indows-10.html

Hey man, do us a solid and hit Windows-R and type TPM.msc in the run dialog box and let us know what the specification version is.

Example:
https://i.imgur.com/kMnc9Dk.jpg

And since you are using your integrated video, type dxdiag in the same run dialog box and let us know what version of DirectX is installed.

"Compatible TPM cannot be found"

Good news! Windows 11 will not **** up your computer.

This is great news! I cannot believe how fast everything is moving now. My work software used to take minutes to load (the servers are in Florida and they still use Internet Explorer) so it's slow in general but it went from taking 1-2 minutes to load to about 15 seconds.

All of you guys are so smart!

By that I mean you will be unable to upgrade.

Do all of these changes really affect the casual user? I dont use mine for much past browser, a grade program and small things.


Most of what I do anymore is web based. Schoology, google docs and suite. I have easily adapted to all versions. Some things have been added and taken away, but got by.
Thoughts?


My problem is going from Win at home to Mac as my school computer. We get new school computers this summer too.

Ugh.

Is that going to be a problem?

Nope.

That goes for you too, displacedinMN.

my home laptop is about 3 years old. Once bugs get worked out on Win 11, I will buy a new one anyway.

Yep.

The biggest, and really only, issue I have with Windows Update these days is getting it to run flawlessly. Sometimes it might go a month installing silent updates and none of my users even know. Then all of the sudden one little hot fix comes through and gets stuck, Windows Update just stops working and you have to go through cleaning it all it to get it running again.

The chances of this happening on a single machine aren't great but when you're support 8 Windows devices, it can get kind of annoying.

And I should add, when you support 8 windows devices that are used by other people, people that aren't as techy as you and don't truly understand the value of things like data backup and system integrity, you have to be proactive a lot of the times with Windows Update.

It might stop downloading updates but not fire off any error messages but rather just quietly keep trying to update even though it's stuck. My windows users would get months behind on updates if I didn't check once in a while because they don't understand the whole continuous update concept. Hell, even when it's working correctly, they'll ignore reboot prompts for weeks...

.......... I guess you don't pay attention to Microsoft **** ups.


A) Windows 11 will be a resource hog and they still cant get HDR to work right on Window 10

B) Microsoft has a storied history with **** ups when it comes to updates/upgrades. Including ****ing baking in open back doors to their own software.

C) Window 11 is doomed to fail, its tradition... Every other OS has sucked balls, and bringing back and pushing widgets is ****ing reeruned.

Window 98 > Windows ME > Window XP > Windows Vista > Windows 7 > Windows 8 > Windows 10 > (We are here) Windows 11

A isn't necessarily just a Windows issue. HDR in Windows is still rather new, considering it wasn't even included in the initial release of Win10. It has a combination of requirements that many people just can't figure out. You must have a compatible CPU, GPU, monitor, cable, graphics driver, and correct Windows version just to start. Not sure what you mean saying Win11 will be a resource hog.

Concerning B, as I already mentioned the Windows update/upgrade process is 1000x better than it was in prior releases. There's no intentional back door installed, don't be silly.

C is fallacy.

Soooo, this TPM bullshit

Sucks, my MOBO is 'too old' even though all the specs are 10x what Win11 needs, . . . and it even HAS a TPM header to plug in a module. But Asus uses that internally and doesn't vend the module for consumers.

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Lol you’re only on windows 11? I’m on 98.

I just added some ram to my dad's laptop. The task manager says that there are two available slots. When I opened it up it only had one slot. There is a space for an additional slot but there aren't anything there. Is that unusual?

Occasionally a laptop will have 1 "slot" which is a RAM module soldered onto the motherboard, along with 1 additional slot that is user accessible. You can only add to the user accessible slot.

Yeah, but this one says that only one slot of two is in use. The slot that I can access already has a stick in it so unless one of the two (potential) sticks is faulty something doesn't add up.


Update: i was reading while i typed this. There is a thread on the hp help site where someone says that models with a certain processor actually only have one slot even though it says it has two. They claim that it is because different models use the same motherboard but have different processors. Who knows?

Either way he went from 4 to 8 so there is still a noticeable improvement.

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You know there are idiots paying the drastically inflated price.

I just got Windows10 3 days ago so I'm in no hurry...

Windows 11 is windows 10

Absolutely true! especially the last one.

The TPM thing will make things interesting

https://i.imgur.com/1Pm4L7I.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/hXJBX0z.jpg

wasnt there a Win 9 that was around for about 3 months?

My computer doesn’t have it. I’m not even sure what it is.

Should I care?

Its a chip on most business grade computers for encryption. And yes it is needed in almost all business cases.

So the fact they are (windows 11) forcing the issue is major when it comes to supply. Because right now there shit all when it comes to laptops/desktops supply.

Windows 11 is already shaping up to be a disaster.

So Microsoft is requiring an additional hardware item at a time when chips and electronic items are at the lowest availability in history?

LMAO

There is a chance you have TPM on your MB but not turned on. If you go to Settings -> Recovery there you should see an Advanced Startup button. Use that to get into your bios (will force a reboot). Once in, you can cycle through the settings to see if you have an option to turn on PTT. You will need to use your keyboard to navigate as your mouse will not work. And beyond that, I doubt your integrated video supports DirectX 12 so none of the above matters. dxdiag in your run prompt. If it doesn't say 12 then it doesn't support as Win10 would have installed it if it could have.

Otherwise, you are fine for 4 more years with Win10 as far as support (security patches).

A lot of people say that about 2000. In my experiences, things in the home PC world got so much better with Windows 7.

I had an old Gateway computer that came with Windows Millennium Edition and it was just awful. I've heard Vista was pretty awful.