Microsoft doesn't want customers to upgrade older PCs to Windows 11, but there are workarounds for all but the oldest devices. Here's what you can do.

The official Windows 11 ISO download from Microsoft is free and gives you the 64-bit disk image needed for a clean install, bootable USB, or virtual machine. You can ...

Looking to upgrade your Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 before the OS loses Microsoft support in October? That’s a good idea. But what if your computer doesn’t meet ...

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Support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025. We explain how to update to Windows 11 24H2 and what you need to keep in mind. Firstly, the good news: If you have Windows 10 installed on your PC, you can ...

Update, Jan. 27, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 26, has been updated to expand upon the security dangers ahead for Windows 10 users who don’t take the free upgrade to Windows 11 on offer ...

If your Windows install is feeling creaky and you want to freshen up, or if you don't have Windows at all, the fastest way to fix things up is to simply do a clean install. Back up your important ...

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Some Windows 10 computers that are flagged as incompatible can actually support the upgrade with specific settings enabled. Plenty of people who had been dragging their feet are now ready to install ...

Microsoft has published an updated set of its free Windows 11 virtual machines called "Windows 11 development environment." ...