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

At this point, your computer will exit Windows and enter the OS installer, which could take some time. It'll restart a few times during this process, which is normal. If all goes well -- and it should ...
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You Might Actually Be Able to Upgrade Your 'Incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 for Free. Here's How

It's official -- four years after releasing Windows 11, Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025 (though it ...

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

Microsoft will no longer be offering free security updates for Windows 10. If you're not ready to upgrade to Windows 11, here ...

Your Windows 11 PC might be at risk from next month — here's how to stay protected

Windows 11 version 23H2 stops receiving security updates on November 11, 2025. If you're running this version (released in October 2023), your PC will no longer get monthly patches that protect ...

Upgrading to Windows 11 on an old PC might be easier than you think

Even if your old PC is no longer officially suitable for Windows 11, it does not have to become electronic waste. For many ...
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5 Ways to Keep Your Windows 10 PC Alive

You don’t have to abandon your trusty old computer just yet. We show you how to extend the life of your Windows 10 machine. Chris Hoffman is the author of Windows Intelligence, an email newsletter ...