I gave it a try, but I was unable to find any BIOS setting for TPM or Security Boot in my old computer ─ it's got to be more than a decade old. If I have this correct, it is an Acer Aspire Gateway DX4840 desktop.
Perhaps I needed to roam BIOS after authentication with a security password to open up hidden areas of BIOS, but I didn't want to go through that additional bother. Windows 10 is supposed to be good for Microsoft updates into the year 2025, and it's very possible that my computer may not have that much time remaining in its lifespan.
I spoke to my youngest stepson about his newer desktop computer, and he made the Windows 11 upgrade without any problems after getting cleared with a PC Health Check. However, he says that he isn't impressed by how Microsoft has pushed to have users sign in to their Microsoft account via Hotmail / Outlook in a clear bid to have direct monitoring of users.
As well, he doesn't normally use Hotmail / Outlook, preferring Gmail.
He also said that there are some things about Windows 10 that he does miss that have been changed or gotten rid of in Windows 11. In addition, Windows 11 came loaded with bloatware such as Netflix and Disney apps.
He even queried me as to why I want Windows 11, for it isn't any real improvement over Windows 10. I rather trust his evaluation.
So for now, I will remain satisfied with what I have. And as I said in a recent post, there is always this workaround in getting Windows 11 installed on an "inferior" computer ─ the article was posted to TomsHardware.com back in December: How to Bypass Windows 11's TPM, CPU and RAM Requirements.
Use simple utilities to install Windows 11 on any PC
It is already after 8 p.m., so I am going to terminate this post. I only wish to mention that for the past 24 hours or more, we have had a fair amount of rain; and annoyingly gusty, chilly winds.
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