How do you install Windows 11 on an older, incompatible PC?
Learn how to install Windows 11 on an unsupported older PC by creating a bootable USB drive with Rufus and setting up a local account.
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Practical Tutorials and Tips for Using Windows 11
Is your computer running slowly, displaying an error or refusing to install a Windows update? Our tutorials show you how to repair the system, free up space, speed up start-up and recover a drive that has become invisible. You can also prepare a USB stick to reinstall Windows 10 or Windows 11, boost your PC’s security and customise settings without accidentally deleting your files. Find our other computer troubleshooting tips on the Assistouest blog.
Windows 11 supports USB 4.2 and data transfer speeds of up to 80 Gb/s
Microsoft is preparing for the future by adding support for the USB 4.2 standard, capable of transfer speeds of up to 80 Gb/s.
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How can you view the Wi-Fi passwords saved on your Windows PC?
Access Wi-Fi passwords stored in Windows! Find out how to easily view your network security keys via your Wi-Fi connection settings.
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How can you optimise your gaming PC to boost your FPS on Windows?
Is your PC struggling to run games smoothly? Discover the Windows settings, drivers and optimizations to check to gain FPS without changing hardware.
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The best free video and audio capture software for Windows
Discover the best screen recording software for Windows: free, watermark-free, simple or professional, for every purpose.
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FlyOOBE: Upgrade to Windows 11 if your PC is not compatible, without reinstalling
Flyoobe lets you migrate to Windows 11 on a non-compatible PC, without reinstalling or losing data. See how it's done with a local ISO.
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Using Windows 7 in 2025: which software programmes will still be compatible?
Which software still works with Windows 7 in 2025? Find compatible browsers, antivirus programs, media tools and office alternatives.
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DISM commands for repairing corrupted Windows system files
Repair Windows system files and images with DISM GUI. Enjoy a fully operational computer.
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Hide the watermark indicating that your PC is not compatible with Windows 11
Microsoft now displays a watermark on non-Windows 11-compliant PCs. Find out why and how to hide it easily
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Create a shortcut to shut down your Windows PC from the desktop
Follow our guide to create a quick shutdown button on the desktop and simplify your computer's shutdown.
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How do you force an app to close from the taskbar in Windows 11?
Windows 11 lets you force a program to close via the taskbar. Find out how to activate this option and quickly stop a blocked process.
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Microsoft is doing everything it can to prevent Windows 11 from being installed on incompatible PCs
Microsoft blocks workaround methods for installing Windows 11 on older PCs and ends support for Windows 10. Security, forced obsolescence or business strategy?
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