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1. The issue isn't windows 11. The issue has always been the software that works with legacy windows.

Thu Jun 25, 2026, 10:02 PM

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I work with Siemens relays and the software I use for them works only with windows 7 or XP.
So I end up using Virtual Machines to run it.

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Microsoft adds another year to Windows 10 extended update program [View all] highplainsdem Thursday OP

I'd upgrade to Windows 11 if.... El Supremo Thursday #3

I would try using Rufus to create an ISO for w11 and try it yourout Thursday #4

LOL. This well-worn retort certainly hasn't aged well. PSPS 14 hrs ago #11

https://youtu.be/vfj1dSLGM9o?si6ROSU6d5ac_495gn yourout Thursday #5

As long as I can still use Windows 10 I don't need 11 ToxMarz Thursday #6

Yeah, this is absolutely the worst time possible to build a new PC AZJonnie 23 hrs ago #9

Darn! Karma13612 Yesterday #7

If only Windows 11 weren't so infested with spyware PSPS 14 hrs ago #12

you can install Win 11 without an MS account pstokely 10 hrs ago #13

will ram prices be any cheaper in a year? pstokely 10 hrs ago #14