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End support is available for QuestionWin 10, but upgrading isn't possible to Win 11.

End support is available for QuestionWin 10, but upgrading isn't possible to Win 11.

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Arunr_
Junior Member
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03-03-2021, 10:39 AM
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Hello everyone,
Support for Windows 10 will stop in a few months, and free updates won’t be available anymore—it requires payment for extended support. If someone can’t upgrade to Windows 11 because of hardware or compatibility problems, using unofficial software might cause system issues, as Microsoft warns. What options exist in this case? Instead of switching to Linux, is there a way to keep getting important updates for free after support ends, and can Microsoft Defender updates remain free? Thank you
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Arunr_
03-03-2021, 10:39 AM #1

Hello everyone,
Support for Windows 10 will stop in a few months, and free updates won’t be available anymore—it requires payment for extended support. If someone can’t upgrade to Windows 11 because of hardware or compatibility problems, using unofficial software might cause system issues, as Microsoft warns. What options exist in this case? Instead of switching to Linux, is there a way to keep getting important updates for free after support ends, and can Microsoft Defender updates remain free? Thank you

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KRONICSHANKS
Junior Member
39
03-03-2021, 05:53 PM
#2
There’s no way to keep getting important updates for free once support stops.
Microsoft keeps you locked out unless you possess their internal codes.
And can you still receive Microsoft Defender updates at no cost?
You might still run Windows 10 on your existing system, but avoiding Windows Defender’s requirements means switching to another antivirus. If a system flaw exists or you need drivers that demand an OS patch, you’ll be stuck. For example, I had to abandon my Z97 Stinger after a certain update broke my installation of Windows 10 until I discovered the issue.
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KRONICSHANKS
03-03-2021, 05:53 PM #2

There’s no way to keep getting important updates for free once support stops.
Microsoft keeps you locked out unless you possess their internal codes.
And can you still receive Microsoft Defender updates at no cost?
You might still run Windows 10 on your existing system, but avoiding Windows Defender’s requirements means switching to another antivirus. If a system flaw exists or you need drivers that demand an OS patch, you’ll be stuck. For example, I had to abandon my Z97 Stinger after a certain update broke my installation of Windows 10 until I discovered the issue.

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Mirrorous
Member
148
03-03-2021, 07:43 PM
#3
There’s no way to keep getting free important updates after support ends.
Microsoft keeps you locked out unless you possess the rare collection of developer codes.
And can you imagine getting Microsoft Defender updates for free anymore?
You might still run Windows 10 on your existing hardware, but you’ll have to find another antivirus to avoid Windows Defender’s restrictions. If a system vulnerability exists or you need drivers that require an OS patch, you could get stuck. For example, after a certain update I had to abandon my Z97 Stinger because it kept triggering the BSoD by downloading incorrect chipset drivers despite manual installation of a stable version. It turned out fixing it was simple if Microsoft had released a patch. When people asked about Z97 support, they confirmed they wouldn’t allocate more resources for that platform anymore (paraphrased).
I gave up on waiting and switched to an AM5 system—so I’m ready for Windows 12 when it arrives.
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Mirrorous
03-03-2021, 07:43 PM #3

There’s no way to keep getting free important updates after support ends.
Microsoft keeps you locked out unless you possess the rare collection of developer codes.
And can you imagine getting Microsoft Defender updates for free anymore?
You might still run Windows 10 on your existing hardware, but you’ll have to find another antivirus to avoid Windows Defender’s restrictions. If a system vulnerability exists or you need drivers that require an OS patch, you could get stuck. For example, after a certain update I had to abandon my Z97 Stinger because it kept triggering the BSoD by downloading incorrect chipset drivers despite manual installation of a stable version. It turned out fixing it was simple if Microsoft had released a patch. When people asked about Z97 support, they confirmed they wouldn’t allocate more resources for that platform anymore (paraphrased).
I gave up on waiting and switched to an AM5 system—so I’m ready for Windows 12 when it arrives.

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DGY_DinoGamez
Member
191
03-07-2021, 09:23 PM
#4
I never imagined a new system would be necessary just for running an operating system! There must be a reason beyond Microsoft pushing users toward a fresh platform—otherwise, they’d miss out on the essential features of the OS. It’s quite amusing!
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DGY_DinoGamez
03-07-2021, 09:23 PM #4

I never imagined a new system would be necessary just for running an operating system! There must be a reason beyond Microsoft pushing users toward a fresh platform—otherwise, they’d miss out on the essential features of the OS. It’s quite amusing!

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taco2006
Member
203
03-08-2021, 01:13 AM
#5
This link I discovered! Is it really useful and effective?!
https://www.syscute.com/guide/winbootmate.html#part2
Learn how to set up Windows 11 on almost any unsupported PC
If you want Windows 11 but your computer doesn’t meet the requirements, here’s a guide on installing it even if your system is outdated.
www.xda-developers.com
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taco2006
03-08-2021, 01:13 AM #5

This link I discovered! Is it really useful and effective?!
https://www.syscute.com/guide/winbootmate.html#part2
Learn how to set up Windows 11 on almost any unsupported PC
If you want Windows 11 but your computer doesn’t meet the requirements, here’s a guide on installing it even if your system is outdated.
www.xda-developers.com

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Char1ie_XD
Senior Member
578
03-08-2021, 01:32 AM
#6
You can receive a complimentary year through this method:
https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-win...rs-rewards
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Char1ie_XD
03-08-2021, 01:32 AM #6

You can receive a complimentary year through this method:
https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-win...rs-rewards

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itchyrobot
Member
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03-08-2021, 05:09 PM
#7
Thank you so much
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itchyrobot
03-08-2021, 05:09 PM #7

Thank you so much

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Glqbal
Member
173
03-08-2021, 06:18 PM
#8
Additionally, following the initial free period of security patches, you can receive two additional years of updates at no cost through TSForge. It is an open-source initiative with 140K stars on GitHub.
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Glqbal
03-08-2021, 06:18 PM #8

Additionally, following the initial free period of security patches, you can receive two additional years of updates at no cost through TSForge. It is an open-source initiative with 140K stars on GitHub.

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Necron65
Member
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03-08-2021, 07:34 PM
#9
You may also utilize 0Patch.
https://0patch.com/Win10.html
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Necron65
03-08-2021, 07:34 PM #9

You may also utilize 0Patch.
https://0patch.com/Win10.html