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Is Windows 11 upgrade free as windows 10 will end of support soon?
I was told by the tech admin that Windows 10 will be end of support soon. And he recommends me upgrading the current Windows 10 computer to Windows 11 for data safety. The problem is that the compute...
To Windows 11 upgrade free, if you're moving from a legitimate Windows 10 installation, provided your hardware meets the requirements. However, in your case, the Dell Precision 7510's hardware does not meet the official Windows 11 requirements, mainly because:
- The CPU (Intel Xeon E3-1535MV5) is not officially supported.
- The system lacks TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot support, both of which are mandatory for Windows 11.
What does this mean?
Officially, Microsoft requires devices to meet specific hardware criteria to upgrade to Windows 11.
If your hardware doesn't meet these, the Windows 11 upgrade free will not be offered through Windows Update.
However, it's technically possible to install Windows 11 manually on unsupported hardware, but this is not officially supported and can lead to issues like:
- No automatic updates
- Potential stability or security concerns
- Loss of official support from Microsoft
Regarding Windows 10 support
- Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025.
- Upgrading now to Windows 11 is optional, and not necessary for security until then, but it's recommended to prepare for future OS updates.
- You can continue using Windows 10 safely until end of support, especially if you keep it updated with the latest patches.