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End of Support Windows - Is there any way to update?

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2026-03-12T11:33:15.83+00:00

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  1. David-M 109.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-03-12T12:11:42.01+00:00

    Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

    If your computer meets all the minimum requirements for Windows 11, you can upgrade to it. Sometimes Windows Update says that the computer doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11 when it actually does. Therefore, I suggest checking if your computer meets the minimum requirements for Windows 11 using the PC Health Check app.

    1. Open the Start Menu, type PC Health Check, and select it from the list of results.
    2. Under "Introducing Windows 11", click "Check now". It will show which requirements your computer meets and which it does not.

    If the PC Health Check app is not available on your computer, download and install it from the link below:

    https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp

    If the app indicates that your computer meets the requirements, you can upgrade to Windows 11 using the Installation Assistant (Link below).

    https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2171764

    If the app indicates that your computer does not meet the Windows 11 requirements, share a screenshot of the result so I can see if there's anything you can do to make your computer meet the requirements.

    Use the shortcut Windows + Shift + S to use the screenshot tool.

    Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

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  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-03-12T11:33:37.7666667+00:00
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    The message in Windows Update indicates that the installed Windows version has reached end of support. When a Windows version is out of support, it no longer receives software or security updates from Microsoft.

    For Windows 10 specifically:

    • Windows 10 reaches end of support on October 14, 2025.
    • After that date, no technical support, feature updates, or security updates are provided through Windows Update.

    Available options:

    1. Upgrade to Windows 11 (recommended)
    • If the PC meets Windows 11 hardware requirements and is running Windows 10 version 22H2, the upgrade to Windows 11 is free.
    • To check eligibility, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select Check for updates, or review the Windows 11 system requirements.
    • If compatible, Windows Update will offer a Windows 11 upgrade and future updates will resume on that supported version.
    1. Use a new PC that supports Windows 11
    • If the current device does not meet Windows 11 requirements, the supported path is to move to a new device that can run Windows 11. This ensures continued feature and security updates.
    1. Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 after end of support
    • For devices that must remain on Windows 10 after October 14, 2025, there is a paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.
    • Enrolling a Windows 10 PC in ESU allows it to continue receiving Critical and Important security updates after end of support, but it does not restore full feature updates or general support.
    1. Continue using the unsupported Windows version (not recommended)
    • The PC will continue to start and run, but it will not receive software or security updates, leaving it at greater risk from viruses and malware.

    There is no way to re-enable normal Windows Update servicing for an out-of-support Windows version other than upgrading to a supported Windows release or, for Windows 10 specifically, enrolling in the paid ESU program.

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