Windows 10 – The Final Countdown -It’s Time To Upgrade

If your business is still running on Windows 10, you’re officially running out of time.
It reaches end of life on October 14.
Which means the end of free support from Microsoft. No more security updates, no more bug fixes, and no more technical help if things go wrong.

Microsoft has set strict hardware requirements for Windows 11, and some older devices aren’t compatible.

The sooner you check whether your computers are ready for the upgrade, the sooner you can plan your next steps – whether that’s upgrading existing devices or investing in new ones.

So, how can you find out what you need to do?

Step 1: Use the PC Health Check tool

The fastest way to check if your computers can run Windows 11 is by using Microsoft’s PC Health Check tool.

Here’s how:

• Google “Windows PC Health Check” and download the tool directly from the official Microsoft website.
• Install and open it on each of your business devices.
• Click “Check now” to instantly find out if the device is compatible with Windows 11.

You’ll see a message like this:

“This PC meets Windows 11 requirements.”

This means you’re good to go. This computer is ready for the upgrade.

~~~ or ~~~

“This PC doesn’t currently meet Windows 11 requirements.”

This could mean:

• A small setting needs to be changed
• You need a minor hardware upgrade (like more RAM or enabling TPM 2.0, a security chip)
• The device is too old and needs replacing

Step 2: Check Windows 11’s system requirements

Windows 11 has higher security and performance standards than Windows 10. To run it, a PC needs to meet the following spec:

• Processor: 1GHz or faster, at least dual core, 64-bit processor.
• RAM: 4GB or more (8GB+ is recommended for businesses).
• Storage: At least 64GB of free space.
• TPM 2.0: A security chip required for Windows 11.
  • Graphics Card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later.
  • Display: 9-inch screen or larger, with at least 720p resolution.Secure Boot: Enabled in your BIOS settings.

Step 3: Fix compatibility issues (if possible)

If the PC Health Check tool says your device doesn’t meet the requirements, don’t give up just yet. Some issues are easy to fix and could save you thousands in hardware upgrades you might not need.

Common fixes:

• Enable TPM 2.0: This is a security chip. Some PCs have this feature turned off by default. You can enable it in the BIOS settings (although please be very careful if you touch these. Better to ask an IT professional)
• Enable Secure Boot: Also found in the BIOS, this security feature may just need turning on
• Upgrade your RAM or storage: If your device is just short on memory or disk space, a small upgrade could fix the problem.

If your PCs can’t run Windows 11, what’s next?

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