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Here's how to upgrade your PC to Windows 11, even if it's incompatible

If you've been dragging your feet on an OS upgrade, there are a few ways to switch for free.
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Support For Windows 10 Ends Next Month: Here's How to Update Your PC to Windows 11 If You Haven’t Already

It’s time to get on board with Windows 11. Four years after launching its current operating system, Microsoft will cease support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Though Microsoft has quietly given ...
ZDNet

Microsoft said my PC was 'too old' to run Windows 11 - how I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 in October. Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check. It's possible to bypass this and install ...
AZ Central

Windows 10 is officially retired. Here's how to protect your computer without upgrading

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...
ZDNet

Microsoft said my PC couldn't run Windows 11, but I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway - here's how

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 earlier this month. Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check. It's possible to bypass this and ...
PC World

Windows 10 support ends in days. Here’s how to switch to Windows 11

Windows 10 has been one of the best and most stable versions of the operating system from Microsoft, and it is no wonder that many users have waited to update to the new Windows 11. Despite its ...