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.
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 ...
Still running Windows 10 on your PC? Did you know that as of October 14, Microsoft moved the software to its "end of life" ...
If your computer is still running without issues and meets your needs, you have a few ways to extend its life beyond 2025.
Microsoft ends support for Windows 10. After that, systems running Windows 10 will no longer receive security patches, bug fixes, or official support.  ...
Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, meaning users still using the platform will be left without security updates going forward unless they take action to ensure their PC's ...