Microsoft will stop delivering security updates to Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, forcing users to consider costly alternatives for support.
Microsoft firmly maintains that older PCs will not receive Windows 11 compatibility, citing the need for processors on their official list and TPM version 2.0.
Users encountering Windows 11 upgrade restrictions can use two supported workarounds that allow for a clean installation, bypassing Microsoft’s compatibility checks.
To avoid complications with installation, users can perform a clean installation of Windows 11, but must prepare for reinstating apps and restoring data afterwards.
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