"Windows 11 24H2 Update Renders Very Old PCs Unbootable"
The latest Windows 11 24H2 update is causing older PCs, such as mid-2000s Intel Core 2 Duo systems and early Athlon 64-era PCs, to become unbootable due to a requirement for the "POPCNT" instruction, which is part of the SSE4 instruction set. This change affects retro-computing enthusiasts more than regular users, and while it may pose a challenge for some, it reflects the increasing granularity and esoteric nature of modern system requirements for operating systems like Windows 11.