PC’s, Laptops and Devices running Windows 10 have not been getting security updates since October 2025, when support ended.
28% of Australian Windows users are still using Windows 10 in January 2026 (Down from 36% in October) Is your device eligible for a free update to Windows 11?
What will likely happen the longer you stay with Windows 10:
- Your chances of being hacked or getting malware such as ransomeware will keep increasing
- Adding or re-adding devices such as keyboard, mouse, printers etc. will become increasingly difficult
- Adding or re-adding apps or programs will become increasingly difficult
- Banks and secure Government Websites (Centerlink, Medicare, etc) may stop working/connecting because of outdated and unsupported web browsers (Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox etc)
These things are not going to happen overnight but the sooner you upgrade to Windows 11 or purchase a new Windows 11 device, the safer and more secure you will be.
How do I check if I can get a free Windows 11 upgrade?
Goto Settings > Windows Updates
By now if you were getting regular updates, the computer will have figured out if you have the minimum upgrade requirements
You may see a message like the one shown below
“This PC doesn’t currently meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11” ….
this does not mean all is lost… click on “Get PC Health check” link
Get PC Health Check App
If the “PC Health-check app” does not run straight away, you can also find it at this link https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp
In the downLoads area you should see a program called “WindowsPCHealthCheckSetup.msi” download and ask permission to run the app … Click on the file to run it or click on “Open File” and give it permissions to run.
On the left you will see details of your system. Now click on the “Check Now” button for Windows 11 compatibility.
The PC Health check says my computer is eligible for an upgrade, what now?
Excellent, follow the prompts to install Windows 11 or click on the link below
- Go to the official Microsoft Download Windows 11 page.
- Under “Windows 11 Installation Assistant,” click Download Now.
- Run the tool, and it will guide you through the installation
The PC Health check says my PC is NOT eligible for an upgrade, what now?
Yes, this is the end of the line for this PC/Device. Now it is time to start prepapring to move your data and programs to a new device.
There are 6 ways you can backup and transfer your Windows 10 data and programs to a new Windows 11 device. See the following article
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