After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance or security fixes for Windows 10.
No. Your PC will continue to work, but support will be discontinued.
Windows 11 is the most secure Windows ever built, with comprehensive end-to-end security that covers antivirus, firewall, internet protections and more. Read more about Windows security.
Computers running WIndows 10
Computers running Windows 11
Changing to Windows 11 does not change the look or feel of your applications, only how your desktop and more significantly your Start menu will look.
Use the slide bar below to compare the look of Windows 10 and Windows 11.
If you’re currently running Windows 10, PC Health Check provides a comprehensive eligibility check for your device to ensure it meets the Windows 11 minimum system requirements. You’ll get info on why your device is or isn’t eligible, plus info on what you can do if your device doesn’t meet the requirements.
Click here to download the PC Health Check and run it on your computer.
If you have checked the compatibility of your computer for Windows 11, you can click here to download and run the Installation Assistant.
If you computer does not meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11 you will need to replace your computer to get the continued updates and support that comes with Windows 11. Please contact our office on 0161 408 2589 to request a quote.