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Computer Help and Support

hlthe2b

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4. Most computers approaching that decade mark are not eligible. Go to the Microsoft site and

Reply to Paper Roses (Original post)

Sun Mar 9, 2025, 12:36 PM

Mar 2025

there will be a way to check your model of computer to see. My laptop automatically told me it was not eligible via pop-ups when WIN 10 updates. Maybe yours does too and you haven't noticed them?

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I need advice about Windows 11 on my old computer [View all] Paper Roses Mar 2025 OP

From my hubs SARose Mar 2025 #1

Windows 10 will have support thru oct 14 2025. Mosby Mar 2025 #2

If there is sufficient backlash/outrage it is conceivable that date might get extended... hlthe2b Mar 2025 #5

👍 Mosby Mar 2025 #7

What programs do you currently use? LuvLoogie Mar 2025 #3

Most computers approaching that decade mark are not eligible. Go to the Microsoft site and hlthe2b Mar 2025 #4

Requirements for Win 11 Egwinsi Mar 2025 #6

I agree with just staying on 10 for the remaining life of the pc. bullimiami Mar 2025 #8

I agree with this canetoad Mar 2025 #16

Try Discount Electronics Squeaky41 Mar 2025 #9

This site has been suggested on DU many times. bucolic_frolic Mar 2025 #10

👍 hlthe2b Mar 2025 #11

I own a small IT shop and will say this: Ol Janx Spirit Mar 2025 #12

pppffftttt Kali Mar 2025 #13

Try Rufus mpgalloway3 Mar 2025 #14

I wouldn't recommend this. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. hunter Mar 2025 #17

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2025 #18

Same boat Tadams01KC Mar 2025 #15

I will echo what others have said on using Rufus Hokie Mar 2025 #19

I upgraded my old Windows 10 work computer to Linux and it went very well. hunter Mar 2025 #20

Sigh LPBBEAR Mar 2025 #21