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Upgrading Old Windows Computers to Windows 11

Windows 10 goes End of Life (EOL) on October 14, 2025 meaning they won’t provide updates for function or security without a paid extended support plan. Microsoft wants everybody to upgrade to Windows 11 but the machine requirements are stringent and some older computers will not automatically upgrade. I will discuss alternatives as well as my experience with the upgrade.

There are several alternatives:

1. Do nothing, keep Windows 10

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