Refurbished Desktop Windows 11 loaded or compatible .

[cliffords]

I posted before about my frustration with having to ditch a perfectly good desktop and laptop due to Windows 10 updates ending in a few weeks. I manage my finances and that of my mother on line and I do need good security .

I did one of the many suggested updates to get windows 11 on my desktop , however it seems that it is not guaranteed that security updates will apply . I think they have me beat .

I am going to buy a refurbished desktop that is Windows 11 ready and has a bit of longevity . I believe this is related to generation of processor amongst other things . No gaming , basic home office stuff and photo storage .

May I have some recommendations please . Budget up to £300 providing it has some longevity and is a genuine compatible machine not one that has been forced to comply . I just need the desktop no peripheries needed

Thank you

[Virtual PAH]

cliffords said:

I posted before about my frustration with having to ditch a perfectly good desktop and laptop due to Windows 10 updates ending in a few weeks. I manage my finances and that of my mother on line and I do need good security .

I did one of the many suggested updates to get windows 11 on my desktop , however it seems that it is not guaranteed that security updates will apply . I think they have me beat .

I am going to buy a refurbished desktop that is Windows 11 ready and has a bit of longevity . I believe this is related to generation of processor amongst other things . No gaming , basic home office stuff and photo storage .

May I have some recommendations please . Budget up to £300 providing it has some longevity and is a genuine compatible machine not one that has been forced to comply . I just need the desktop no peripheries needed

Thank you

Main sticking point with a desktop is ensuring it has a TPM as many older consumer ones won't have or it may have been optional. Business grade desktops such as Dell/HP/Lenovo are more likely to have one as they're more likely to use encryption that the TPM is used for.

Best checking the supplier specifically mentions Windows 11 compatibility so can get a refund if it turns out it isn't. If buying from a non-business look at doing the compatibility check using the 'PC Health Check app' in the link below before handing over the cash, which is what any business should have done before saying it's compatible unless brand new and comes with a W11 compatible sticker from the manufacturer:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/windows-11...

[the-photographer]

cliffords said:

I posted before about my frustration with having to ditch a perfectly good desktop and laptop due to Windows 10 updates ending in a few weeks. I manage my finances and that of my mother on line and I do need good security .

I did one of the many suggested updates to get windows 11 on my desktop , however it seems that it is not guaranteed that security updates will apply . I think they have me beat .

I am going to buy a refurbished desktop that is Windows 11 ready and has a bit of longevity . I believe this is related to generation of processor amongst other things . No gaming , basic home office stuff and photo storage .

May I have some recommendations please . Budget up to £300 providing it has some longevity and is a genuine compatible machine not one that has been forced to comply . I just need the desktop no peripheries needed

Thank you

https://www.dellrefurbished.co.uk/item/dell-optiplex-7080-sff-633fd78c/dell-optiplex-7080-sff/1.html

[RotorRambler]

Are you sure you can’t kick the can down the road for a year, if you want to?

There is an easy way to extend it, worked on mine..

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

I did yesterday, my windows 10 is now supported until Oct 2026