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Windows 11 eligibility issues arise when older hardware does not meet Microsoft's system requirements, such as TPM 2.0 and supported CPU generations. With Windows 10 end of support approaching on October 14, 2025, users in India and elsewhere face difficult choices: upgrade compatible machines, purchase Extended Security Updates (ESU), or replace hardware. The tag covers discussions about hardware compatibility, upgrade paths, and the challenges of transitioning to Windows 11 on aging PCs, particularly in markets where refurbished systems are a common alternative.
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    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Upgrade or ESU vs Refurbished PCs in India

    Microsoft’s deadline is now unavoidable: Windows 10 will stop receiving regular security updates on October 14, 2025, and the immediate fallout in India—where millions of machines still run Windows 10—has forced consumers, small businesses, and large organisations into a compressed set of...
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