I just got a notice that by Oct. or 2025 Windows will no longer support Windows 10. What does this mean exactly? They imply I will have to get a new device with Windows 11 on it. What happens if I don't? Will I not be able to use my old computer with Windows 11? Or if not, will it no longer be functional with the old Windows 10? I don't understand why the new OS will not work on the same computer that used the old OS. Is it time to go with an Apple?
shareYou won't get any updates, resulting in escalating security issues and potential incompatibility problems. It's basically the same issues as cell phones that no longer receive updates.
Enjoy it while you can.
Windows 11 update is free to devices that meet its requirements, if you are unclear whether your machine is compatible with Windows 11, I have linked an article below. If your machine doesn't meet said requirements, then it's time to get a new computer, because as pointed out above it is not a good idea to use a computer on the internet without security updates.
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/not-sure-if-your-pc-is-compatible-with-windows-11-heres-how-to-check/
You sound like a Microsoft Rep. Some of the hardware restrictions are arbitrary. There is no reliable way to transfer one's apps from a Win10 to a Win11 machine that I know of. Contrast that w/ Apple. I had my 14 upgraded completely from my old i Iphone is less than an hour, with almost no trouble.
shareI should have added what CraigC wrote below--Most PC's that will run 10 will run 11.
shareMy main gripe is the lack of portability, along w/ a suspicion that MS (like Apple, etc.) is pushing obsolescence. But as posted below, I've ordered a 'like new' win11 pro lenovo for about 400 all paid, and w/ the $110 zinstall utility, may have a soft landing.
I have too much time/trouble invested in installing all these apps to do it all over again.
Too much time and trouble? It's easy as shit when everything is still working. 20yrs ago we had to do it when the system crashed. Literally starting from scratch and hopefully you maintained a backup of your data.
shareI've found a utility called zinstall ($110) that apparently does this (port all my apps & files from the old win10 machine to the new win11 machine) - worth the price to me if it works....
https://www.zinstall.com/products/transfer-programs-to-new-computer-to-windows-11?rf=tr-2-programs-ad2&msclkid=efd4d054b7951f427393b769a6414d10