Respectfully, I disagree with that suggestion, Jabod. Chrissie has already mentioned not being tech savvy enough to know why her computer can't upgrade to Windows 11. My general rule of thumb is that Linux and BSD are best suited to people that know what 'binary blobs' are. Otherwise it's a bit like throwing someone into the deep end.

Proprietary video technologies are a huge advantage that both Windows and Mac operating systems have over the various free operating systems, which is crucial for things like Blu-ray playback and accurate colour reproduction.

Again, respectfully, the "loads of free software" you mentioned is not a very compelling rationale to use Linux from my perspective, because all of the highest quality FOSS eventually gets ported to Windows.

In this we will have to disagree. Playing around in the BIOS to fool Windows 11 is one thing, wiping and rebuilding an old, going to be scrapped, PC is another.
Anyway, it's for neither of us to push. Chrissie is perfectly capable of making up her own mind as to the way she will proceed, possibly taking into account the suggestions made here.

Thanks Jabod & Legerdemancy for more suggestions/advice. I've got at least a year to think about what I'm going to do but gaming is my main priority so it has to be a system that best supports that.

Thanks Jabod & Legerdemancy for more suggestions/advice. I've got at least a year to think about what I'm going to do but gaming is my main priority so it has to be a system that best supports that.

Without a doubt Chrissie and Linux won't do that. What I was suggesting was a way of utilising your old PC IF you decided to go for a new Windows 11 PC when the time comes round. If it's still working fine and can support the games that you want to play then I'd stick with it - no point in wasting money 

One of the thoughts that crossed my mind for that Jabod was possibly buying a laptop & rolling back to Win 7 on my current PC as there does seem to be the facility to do that so I could possibly play some of the older games I've got on disc which aren't available as downloads. Also it seems to have 2 drives c & d....

One of the thoughts that crossed my mind for that Jabod was possibly buying a laptop  & rolling back to Win 7  on my current PC as there does seem to be the facility to do that so I could possibly play some of the older games I've got on disc which aren't available as downloads. Also it seems to have 2 drives c & d....

Unfortunately you can't do that Chrissie. Once Windows 10 has been installed for a certain amount of time following an upgrade (I think it's 3 weeks but can't remember for certain) good old Microsoft doesn't allow for the machine to roll back.
The D: drive is almost certainly the recovery drive which houses the recovery files but the BIOS will have been written to stop the use of those.
Mind you, if you do decide on a laptop in a years time there's nothing to stop you from trying as what's the worst that you can do? Potentially kill the machine but anyone with any PC repair knowledge will be able to sort that for you and, should all that happen, you could have a bash installing Linux  
It's all a year away so nothing to worry about for now .

One of the thoughts that crossed my mind for that Jabod was possibly buying a laptop  & rolling back to Win 7  on my current PC as there does seem to be the facility to do that so I could possibly play some of the older games I've got on disc which aren't available as downloads. Also it seems to have 2 drives c & d....

It's fortunate that your current Windows 10 computer still has a disc drive for physical media. All of the major PC manufacturers have stopped supplying disc drives in their new release computers. I figured it was worth giving you a heads up about that.

I also enjoy playing older CD-ROM adventure games, there is a tangible sense of ownership with physical media that can't be matched by digital downloads. It's interesting to hear that you've got some games that were compatible with Windows 7 but not with Windows 10. It's highly likely that the PC gaming Wiki will already have a database entry for those games, along with useful details for getting them working again:

https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Home

Getting things back onto the subject of updating to Windows 11. Try using the official Microsoft 'PC Health Check' app. That will reveal why your computer is not compatible just yet:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/windows/...ifications

There is a potentially cheaper solution than buying a brand new computer. If you have a desktop/tower, those are specifically designed to be easily upgradeable with the hardware. Then you can upgrade only the necessary components in order to meet the strict system requirements for Windows 11.

From a gaming centric standpoint, DirectX provides powerful 3D API support. It's easily the biggest advantage Windows has with attracting gamers. To be fair and unbiased, serviceable APIs do exist on competing platforms, such as Metal, Vulkan and OpenGL. However, I would always choose Windows for 3D games, as it is essentially an industry standard.

Always happy to help regarding computers and games, Chrissie. 

One final suggestion, you could strategically purchase a brand new computer running Windows 11 during a sales season. For example, here in Australia it's called EOFY. I don't know the equivalent in other countries.

Thanks Legerdemancy, all suggestions are appreciated! The first thing I will do (sometime early next year) is to try & see whether my current machine can be upgraded with some tweaking. If not, then looking for a new computer in a sale is a great idea but hopefully from the same company which is 'Fierce'.

Chrissie, I have a gaming desktop I built several years ago and I have no intention of dumping it. My motherboard already has the TPM 2.0, but I have to go into the BIOS to "turn it on." You might look into your hardware specs and see it that's possible.

My biggest issue is that it won't run the ancient and long-not-supported Front Page. I do site support for another gaming website and the base of the website is Front Page. I do have an M.2 SSD and a Windows 11 key and I'm thinking I'm going to set it up as a dual boot.

Thanks Draclvr, I've dabbled into the settings (like a non-swimmer diving into the deep end of a pool!) & as far as I can see, secure boot & TPM are not supported. The most infuriating thing is that my PC is only just over 5 years old! Anyway, I have a couple of tech savvy members of family (not local) who may be able to give me some hands-on help in the future & I will also contact the company that sold me the computer.