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Computer Help and Support

canetoad

(18,850 posts)

16. I agree with this

Reply to bullimiami (Reply #8)

Sun Mar 9, 2025, 05:12 PM

Mar 9

Don't fret about not having Windows 11 (12 will be out soon, anyway). In practicality, you can run it on Windows 10 until it's memory modules drop out!

The main problem is new security exploits that come out and there is no fix being made for Win 10. Keep 10 as long as you like, and keep browsing safely - don't visit dogdy sites or open unknown emails.

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I need advice about Windows 11 on my old computer [View all] Paper Roses Mar 9 OP

From my hubs SARose Mar 9 #1

Windows 10 will have support thru oct 14 2025. Mosby Mar 9 #2

If there is sufficient backlash/outrage it is conceivable that date might get extended... hlthe2b Mar 9 #5

👍 Mosby Mar 9 #7

What programs do you currently use? LuvLoogie Mar 9 #3

Most computers approaching that decade mark are not eligible. Go to the Microsoft site and hlthe2b Mar 9 #4

Requirements for Win 11 Egwinsi Mar 9 #6

I agree with just staying on 10 for the remaining life of the pc. bullimiami Mar 9 #8

I agree with this canetoad Mar 9 #16

Try Discount Electronics Squeaky41 Mar 9 #9

This site has been suggested on DU many times. bucolic_frolic Mar 9 #10

👍 hlthe2b Mar 9 #11

I own a small IT shop and will say this: Ol Janx Spirit Mar 9 #12

pppffftttt Kali Mar 9 #13

Try Rufus mpgalloway3 Mar 9 #14

I wouldn't recommend this. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. hunter Mar 9 #17

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Mar 10 #18

Same boat Tadams01KC Mar 9 #15

I will echo what others have said on using Rufus Hokie Mar 14 #19

I upgraded my old Windows 10 work computer to Linux and it went very well. hunter Mar 14 #20

Sigh LPBBEAR Mar 16 #21