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Microsoft Says You Can't Upgrade to Windows 11? We Might Be Able to Help

Upgrading to Windows 11 might take a little tinkering if Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements.

Microsoft said my PC can't run Windows 11, but I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway - here's how

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 pushes AI updates in Windows 11 as it ends support for Windows 10

Microsoft is encouraging people to talk to their laptops as it rolls out new artificial intelligence updates to Windows 11 ...

Windows 10 life support ends Oct. 14. Here’s what will happen.

Windows 10 life support ends Oct. 14, when Microsoft stops providing free free security updates, bug fixes, or technical ...

LET’S TALK | OPINION: Planned obsolescence — elderly laptop put out to pasture

Purchased in the mid-2000-teens after its predecessor died a drama-queen death, the previous laptop literally had only ...