r/windows • u/Froggypwns Windows Wizard / Moderator • 11d ago

Help Simple questions and Help thread - Month of October

Welcome to the monthly Simple questions and Help thread, for questions that don't need their own posts!

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Some examples of questions to ask:

  • Is this super cheap Windows key legitimate? (probably not)

  • How can I install Windows 11?

  • Can you recommend a program to play music?

  • How do I get back to the old Sound Control Panel?

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u/Foxen21 4d ago

when "upgrading" from w10 to w11, what am i losing out on and what am i gaining? like settings wise, GUI, gaming performance or issues etc. I know about the 10 day thing but don't wanna waste my time either.

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u/MasterJeebus 11d ago

Has anyone tried latest Windows 11 26h2 with old legacy peripherals? I was reading that 26h2 would start being more picky about old drivers. For example I have old scanner that still works with its Windows 7 driver under Windows 11 25h2. I wonder if it will still continue to work under 26h2. It doesn’t have any newer driver since device is eol but it still works so i have kept it going.

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u/Froggypwns Windows Wizard / Moderator 11d ago

There is currently zero difference between 25H2 and 26H2 in terms of compatibility.