What to do with a decent computer that cannot upgrade past windows 8

Keep in mind that Gaming on Windows Server can be a hassle sometimes.
I tried that on my home PC once when Windows 10 did another unintended Update. Server 2016. Drivers for consumer Hardware can work, but doesn’t have to, i couldn’t get my Gamepad to work, USB Soundcard was flaky at best. Two Games didn’t install. Basically, its a server and not intended for Desktop/Gaming use. You can be lucky, but can also have a lot of work getting everything to work…

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Thanks for the heads up, I’ll just have to try it and see how it goes.

This website will be helpful.
https://www.windowsworkstation.com/win2012/

What he said. Does the owner care about security? If not then leave it as it is. It is not your computer after all.

Which is exactly what I do, which is why I never had a virus or anyone on my network which I didn’t invite. Hence the router/firewall connected, with a LAN that’s protected. 90%+ of all unwanted is social engineering, not hardware or software.

install linux on it and use it in a garage or farm!
it can still serve some use!
set up PicarOs for kids education.