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.

Now that Microsoft has officially discontinued Windows 10, here's how you can check if your PC is eligible for free Windows ...

If your PC is still running Windows 10, here is an important update: Microsoft has officially moved the operating system to ...

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 ...

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 tomorrow. Here's everything you need to know if you can or can’t upgrade to Windows ...

Microsoft has released the final mainstream OS update for Windows 10, meaning support has now officially ended. The final OS update is KB5066791 and is available to download from Windows Update now.

Windows 10 End of Life is today, October 14, 2025, but you can increase its lifespan with the Extended Security Updates ...

Microsoft is today officially pulling the plug on Windows 10 - its 10-year-old operating system that still runs hundreds of ...

Whether you're trying to eke out a few more years on an aging PC or have been dragging your feet on a Windows 11 upgrade, ...

People living in the European Economic Area will get it for free by registering. For other users to get it for free, they ...

Microsoft ends support for Windows 10. After that, systems running Windows 10 will no longer receive security patches, bug fixes, or official support.  ...

Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10. That said, if you powered on your Windows 10 PC this morning, only to read headlines suggesting the end of Windows 10, you might be a bit confused. Your ...