[chirp_users] Windows 10 and 11 S Mode

[Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF]

Chirp's fine with USB C ports.

> On 20/01/2022 22:28 Dave KG6ZJO <k6gzjo.lists.chirpusers at nathanson.org> wrote:
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> Not a windows expert, but from what I read the "S" mode is quickly & easily turned off. No problem.
> In S mode, you can only install apps from the Microsoft App Store. So most people turn that off on the first day.
> Then there may be an option to upgrade to Windows 11, and from what I hear, it's better not to do that at this time. So watch for that.
> 
> You're going to want a computer that has at least 1 normal USB A port, to plug the programming cable into. Kinda important for the mission. So be aware of that. Some new laptops only have USB C ports.
> Other than that, Chirp is pretty light weight, doesn't need a lot of power to run it.
> 
> Best,
> Dave Nathanson
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> > On Jan 20, 2022, at 7:16 PM, Kelly McGuire <kellyelizabethmcguire at gmail.com> wrote:
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> > Will it work on a 2 in 1 or Windows Surface that runs Windows 10 S Mode? I didn’t know if there would be any compatibility issues. Thank you for the super fast reply!
> > 
> > Kelly 
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> > Sent from my iPhone Xs Max
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> > > On Jan 20, 2022, at 9:10 PM, robert decker <k7bdradio at gmail.com> wrote:
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> > > stay with windows 10, the program works with 10 but no information about windows 11 compatibility.
> > > 
> > > Bob K7bd
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> > > On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 6:54 PM Kelly McGuire <kellyelizabethmcguire at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > I’m trying to help my boyfriend’s Dad pick out a laptop that he can install CHIRP on and needed to know whether the Microsoft Surface Laptops running Windows 10 and Windows 11 in S Mode were compatible. I read through everything I could. I’m tech savvy but know nothing about Ham Radios. I don’t want him to purchase a computer that he can’t download and run CHIRP on. Thank you! 
> > > >  
> > > >  Kelly 
> > > >  
> > > >  Sent from my iPhone Xs Max
> 
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