[Hidden-tech] seeking assistence on Windows 10 update

[Robert Heller]

The short answer is that if the MS-Windows 11 upgrade check says you can't 
upgrade to MS-Windows 11, you can upgrade.

You have these options:

1) toss the machine(s) in a dumpster and buy *new* machine(s). I know this is 
probably not want you want to do, esp. if the machine(s) are in good working 
order and are not about to die.  And new machines are not going to provide 
*noticable* improvements in performance.

2) continue to run MS-Windows 10 past September. The machines should continue
to run just fine. You won't get updates (esp. security updates). There are
some third party options that might midigate things some. I believe M$ offers
*some* paid support options, mainly for business and educational
organizations. 

3) Install Linux on the machine(s). Linux should cleanly install on any 
machine running MS-Windows 10.  And almost any machine too old to run 
MS-Windows 11 is very much likely to have hardware that is fully supported by 
a modern version of Linux.  Linux is fully secure and you will be able to get 
all bug and security updates until the machine(s) totally "die" of "old age" 
-- eg as long as the hardware lasts.  There are modern Linux distros that are 
"confortable" for long time MS-Windows users.

(There are some techy "hacks" to bypass the MS-Windows 11 upgrade checks that 
allow you to upgrade unsupported hardware.  But these are hacks...)

At Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:33:58 -0700 AI Zuckerman <valleywood2012 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 
> Hi Hidden Techies,
> 
> I need help making this transition for my PC and laptop.
> 
> The key issue is whether the devices have the technology required to make
> the upgrade.
> 
> If not, what can I do? I am hoping it does not mean purchasing other
> computers.
> 
> You likely know that I have until October 1, I believe, to make this
> transition.
> 
> You can post answers to the list so others in my position get your advice.
> If you are willing to help me directly then please call me at 413-362-4392.
> 
> best,
> 
> Amy Zuckerman
> 
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