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You Might Actually Be Able to Upgrade Your 'Incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 for Free. Here's How

If Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11, a bit of work under the hood could make it happen anyway.

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

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025.Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check.It's possible to bypass this and install Windows ...

Windows 10 support has ended, but here's how to get an extra year for free

Best Buy is holding a sale on Microsoft Copilot+ PCs, with discounts up to $700 off. This is great timing, as Microsoft is ...

Windows 10 End of Life countdown: Will your pc be obsolete after October 2025?

If your computer is still running without issues and meets your needs, you have a few ways to extend its life beyond 2025.

Windows 10 Is Officially Dead—What to Do With Your PC Now

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10, making hundreds of PCs useless unless they are swapped with newer models or ...

Why Windows 11 requires a TPM - and how you can get around it

Windows 11 officially requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here's why and what to do if your old PC doesn't have one.
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Repair Advocates Tell Microsoft: Stop the ‘End of Windows 10’

Microsoft is set to end automatic, free updates for Windows 10 users on Tuesday, potentially rendering millions of computers ...