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Still Stuck on Windows 10? There Are Ways to Upgrade Your PC to Windows 11 for Free, Even If It's Incompatible

Dragging your feet on an OS upgrade? Microsoft is giving you more time with Windows 10, but here are some easy ways to check out Windows 11.
XDA Developers on MSNOpinion

Microsoft says I need a Microsoft account to set up Windows 11, but that's still not true in 2026

Fortunately, many bypass methods still work if you want a local account ...
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 ...
ZDNet

You can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it

That was the reaction of a reader who successfully upgraded a 12-year-old PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 after being repeatedly blocked by the compatibility checker in Microsoft's Windows 11 Setup ...
ZDNet

Microsoft may finally remove its frustrating Windows 11 setup requirement

A Microsoft VP doesn't like forcing a Microsoft account in Windows. This means the company may finally let you use a local account instead. This is part of an effort to make Windows more reliable and ...