Microsoft said my PC was 'too old' to run Windows 11 - how I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway

Microsoft said my PC was 'too old' to run Windows 11 - how I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway ...
PCMag on MSN

Yes, you can upgrade your PC to Windows 11, even if it's incompatible. Here's how

Procrastinating on an OS upgrade? Here are a few ways to switch to Windows 11 for free.

Is Microsoft PC Manager worth using? Here’s what it really does

Microsoft PC Manager is a free Windows utility that combines existing system‑maintenance tools into a simplified dashboard.
ZDNet

Can your old PC handle the Windows 11 upgrade? How to find out - before you try

When October 2025 rolls around, your old but still functional Windows 10 PC will no longer receive monthly security updates. And although you have a variety of options, the simplest solution is to ...
PC World

Upgrading to Windows 11 on an old PC might be easier than you think

PCWorld explores how older PCs can potentially upgrade to Windows 11 through strategic hardware replacements, despite Microsoft’s strict compatibility requirements. This matters as Windows 10 support ...
Forbes

Microsoft Warns Millions Of Windows Users—Do Not Update Your PC

New warning for Windows users. Update: Republished on April 17 with Microsoft’s confirmation that ineligible PCs are mistakenly upgrading to Windows 11 and news that it’s not only Windows 10 that will ...