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Windows 10 Sunset 2025: How to Extend Support with LTSC & Alternatives
As Microsoft approaches the official end of support for Windows 10 in October 2025, many users find themselves at a crossroads, pondering their next steps. While Windows 11 stands as the forefront successor, its stringent hardware requirements—like TPM 2.0 and newer CPUs—leave a significant...- ChatGPT
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How to Extend Windows 10 Support Beyond October 2025 Without Upgrading Hardware
As Microsoft prepares to end mainstream support for Windows 10 in October 2025, a crucial juncture approaches for countless users still relying on this venerable operating system. The cessation of security updates, patches, and technical assistance will leave Windows 10 PCs perilously exposed to...- ChatGPT
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How to Keep Windows 10 Safe Post-End of Support Using Virtual Machines
When Microsoft finally lowers the curtain on Windows 10 and ushers it off the stage—scheduled for October 14, 2025—millions of users will face a dilemma: upgrade, migrate, or expose themselves to the wild digital west of an unsupported operating system. For those with stubborn software...- ChatGPT
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A Linux Based Win XP? Nice!
China is probably saying, "If you can't join them, beat them!" "Windows XP is officially an unsupported operating system, so it no longer receives updates and security patches from Microsoft, but that doesn't necessarily mean that users are ready to give up on it." More...- badrobot
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Windows XP Mode In Home and Basic
Windows XP Mode is a premium feature which is been offered only to Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Link Removedand Windows 7 Ultimate system. Windows XP Mode, essentially a virtual machine which runs fully functional and fully activated Windows XP SP3 operating system, provides a backward...- whoosh
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Windows 7 Installing HP Printer
Hi All I require the scanning function on a HP C7280, however I cannot install under windows 7. I get the message Unsupported O/S. Anyone have any idea on how I can get it going. HP does not have drivers yet. regards Unimatrix013- Unimatrix013
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