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In December 2024, Microsoft announced to end the support for older computers with Windows 10 OS on October 14, 2025. And, asked the customers to upgrade to the latest Windows 11 to get new features and generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI)-based tools to improve their productivity.
The October 14, 2025 deadline is just day away and Owners with computers running Windows 10 are advised to upgrade to the latest version.
It should be noted that Microsoft has offered to release important Security Intelligence Updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 10 PCs till October 2028.
And, those with a Microsoft 365 subscription on personal and commercial Windows 10 PCs will continue receiving feature updates through August 2026 and security updates until October 10, 2028.
However, the computer will not get any technical support from Microsoft.
There is still time for computer owners with Windows 10 to upgrade to Windows 11 for free. But it can work only if the device has right configuration.
Users can check if their PC is eligible for the Windows 11 update:
Just click the Start button, then go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. You can also use the PC Health Check app to see if your device meets the Windows 11 system requirements.
Your PC must have a minimum of 64GB free storage, 4GB RAM, a processor which can clock a minimum of 1GHz or more and an NPU capable of performing 40+ TOPS (trillion operations per second).
The system should have a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 and a minimum display size of 9-inches or larger in HD (720p) or higher resolution.
For smooth performance, your system should have this processor configuration:
Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 300 series or Intel Core Ultra 200V series or Snapdragon X series
RAM: 16 GB DDR5/LPDDR5
Storage: 256 GB SSD/UFS
If your system has all right hardware, download the Windows PC Health Check PC app (here) and follow the on-screen instruction to upgrade to the Windows 11 OS.
If your system configuration not compatible to support new Windows 11 OS, customers have no option but to upgrade their computer.
Microsoft claims that the new PC with Windows 11 are more power efficient and 2.3x faster than Windows 10 PCs.
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