How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 - for free
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ZDNET's key takeaways
- Most PCs from the past 15 years can run Windows 11.
- PCs sold with Windows 10 can usually upgrade after a registry edit.
- On older or unusually configured PCs, a third-party utility might be required.
Editor's note: This article has been regularly reviewed and updated by its author to reflect new guidance since its 2022 publication.
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