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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

It's possible to upgrade your 'incompatible' PC to Windows 11 in 10 simple steps. Here's how I did it in just a few minutes.

Yes, Microsoft Offers Free Windows 11 Upgrade—Check Your PC Now

Yes, you can still upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Windows 10 finally hits the wall tomorrow, officially retiring, and ...
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Microsoft just pulled the plug on Windows 10—what happens to your computer now?

Microsoft isn’t going to issue any further feature updates, meaning Windows 10 won’t receive any visual changes, new ...

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.

Still on Windows 10? Here's what Microsoft Defender can and can't do for you

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft Defender will continue to work in Windows 10.Defender will receive regular security updates ...

How to temporarily turn off automatic updates in Windows 10, so your computer won't restart on its own

You can turn off automatic updates in Windows 10 through the Settings app. However, you can't turn them off forever. Here's ...