My Pc is saying "doesn't currently meet the minimum system requirements"

I went in to run a scan cause puter is acting funky and read this. I could not even get a scan computer when I went into my protection/security area.

Can you tell I am computer stupid?

...you can still run the laptop on Windows 10 just fine.

There is no need to upgrade. Just make sure that you have the Windows 10 updates to keep it current for security concerns.

The picture problem has nothing to do with the version of Windows you are running.

security. I thought it maybe had a virus I picked up when I was out of town.

...if your computer is not on (out of town.)

For most computers nowadays classic virus signatures are not the threat. Most performance issues are due to malware. The major threat is ransomware for both individuals and businesses. The greatest protection from ransomware is regular data and or full image backups. I use a product called Macrium Reflect. They have a free version which does a great job. The paid version is great as well. It is the cheapest insurance you can buy from an old line very reputable company.

The biggest problem that I see, especially for older customers, is the "phone call" from "tech support". More people are scammed by this fraud than any other. That is when "support people" convince you to give them access to your computer because they claim:

1 - Your hard drive is failing.
2 - Your computer has a virus.
3 - Your email account has been "hacked".
4 - Your bank account has been "hacked".
5 - Your Amazon account has been "hacked".
6 - Dell/HP/Microsoft "support" has found a problem.

There are all kinds of come-ons and they are all fraudulent.

These criminals make millions of dollars off unsuspecting users who are afraid and unsophisticated. DON'T FALL FOR IT.

If anyone asks to get access to your computer hang up the phone immediately!

The built in anti-virus for Windows 10 (Windows Defender) works fine. That is all I use. It is always running in the background and it is totally free. Just make sure you always perform the Windows updates, which Microsoft aggressively pushes out at least once a month. To make sure the updates install you must regularly restart your computer. Just putting it to sleep will not install the updates.

and he is still there and some server isn't connecting thru to me to allow me to send those pictures to my computer?

...there are too many variables to say.

I do this for a living. I am an IT consultant in Northern California with almost 40 years of experience in both software and hardware.

and a half may not meet minimum requirements. Only alternative is to buy a computer that supports windows 11, or stay on windows 10, unless Microsoft decides to loosen their requirements, which is not likely

to wifi or that your phones mobile data is switched on.

regarding your laptop, you don't need windows 11, windows 10 should work just fine for the next couple of years.