With the clock ticking down on Windows 10, I am very concerned about all my data and applications running under Windows 10 will they be compatible with Windows 11?. I don’t intend purchasing a new computer just for Windows 11, I found a workaround that will supposedly let me install Windows 11 bypassing Windows 11 strict hardware requirements. I absolutely do not want to have to re-install all my applications, including Norton 360. Doing that is a seriously, massive headache, I would rather stick with Windows 10, I don’t care about not getting any more updates. Microsoft has really stuck it to all the users. If I have to reinstall all my software on my PC, that will be a nightmare, a nightmare that I have experienced in the past, and don’t ever want to experience it again.
I am facing the same dilemma. Older laptop on Win 10 that the CPU is not suited to Win 11. I know about the different hacks, but have not looked closely to see what kind of Win 11 install would work. I am thinking that if your current Win 10 install has no issues, you should be able to do an upgrade over the top of the current OS. That should save you from having to reinstall all your apps. But there is no guarantee if you do this that the existing apps would all work with no issues.
If I do try the hack, I may try an over the top install. But then again, it is a perfect opportunity to get a clean install of the OS. I do need to do some re-arranging of my hard drive, so it would be an ideal time to do that. Or maybe I will just bite the bullet and get a new shiney laptop.
All: Beit a PITA as it will be, may I suggest that the OP perform a backup AND a drive image with Acronis, Macrium Reflect or other suite of their choosing before doing anything else.
SA