Windows 10 support has ended
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Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14 this week. Here's everything you need to know about how your PC is at risk, and what you can do to remain secure.
Windows 10 has reached end of life, but you can continue using it by enrolling your PC into the ESU program for free.
For those opting to stay on Windows 10, the ESU program provides up to three years of security-only updates, but at increasing costs: $30 for year one, $60 for year two, and $120 for year three for personal users. Businesses face steeper fees, up to $61 per device monthly. M
Microsoft ended support for its older OS on Oct. 14, but there are three ways to extend critical security updates and remain on Windows 10 for another year. Two options are free.
Now that Microsoft has officially discontinued Windows 10, here's how you can check if your PC is eligible for free Windows 11 update.
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.
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How to install Windows 11 on almost any unsupported PC
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Rufus also gets around the requirement to have/make an online Windows account. Simply click to remove both requirements when you create your Windows 11 boot drive, and you can upgrade quickly, easily, and for free. However, there are still reasons to update the old-fashioned way.
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