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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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 ...

Yes, you can still upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Windows 10 finally hits the wall tomorrow, officially retiring, and ...

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

With Microsoft officially ending Windows 10 support, it's high time to move to Windows 11. It's a better OS overall, and I ...

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Microsoft ended support for its older OS on Oct. 14, but there are three ways to extend critical security updates and remain ...