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

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 earlier this month.Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass ...
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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 ...
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Can your old PC handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to find out - before you try

When October 2025 rolls around, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates. And although you have a variety of options, the simplest solution is to ...

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 ...

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 ...
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The Windows 10 clock is ticking: here are 5 ways to save your old PC in 2025 (most are free)

We all know that some perfectly good Windows 10 PCs can't be upgraded to Windows 11. Did you know, however, that Canalys Insights last year estimated that 240 million Windows 10 PCs are doomed to the ...
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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 ...