Looking to make the move to Windows 11? Microsoft offers several ways to upgrade to its latest OS for free. Uptake has lagged a bit (Windows 10 still has about 36% market share), partly due to ...

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 ...

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. On Oct. 14, 2025, Microsoft officially ended ...

That was the reaction of a reader who successfully upgraded a 12-year-old PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 after being repeatedly blocked by the compatibility checker in Microsoft’s Windows 11 Setup ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you've been dragging your feet on an OS upgrade, there are a few ways to switch for free.