<div dir="auto">Yesterday the Microsoft blog had an article that suggested you can get a year of updates by backing up your settings to OneDrive ( part of o365). Saw it on windows central .. this just kicks the can down the road for a year. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><div>No need to pay first year if you back up settings to o365 drive! ???<br><a href="https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-10/windows-10-esu-support-free-updates-cloud-backup">https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-10/windows-10-esu-support-free-updates-cloud-backup</a><br><br><a href="https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/06/24/stay-secure-with-windows-11-copilot-pcs-and-windows-365-before-support-ends-for-windows-10/">https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2025/06/24/stay-secure-with-windows-11-copilot-pcs-and-windows-365-before-support-ends-for-windows-10/</a><br><br>Today, we’re introducing additional free enrollment options and the simple steps to get started.<br>Extended Security Updates for Windows 10:<br>• For individuals: An enrollment wizard will be available through notifications and in Settings, making it easy to enroll in ESU directly from your personal Windows 10 PC. Through the enrollment wizard, you’ll be able to choose from three options:<br>• Use Windows Backup to sync your settings to the cloud—at no additional cost..<br>• Redeem 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points—at no additional cost..<br>• Pay $30 USD (local pricing may vary).<br>Once you select an option and follow the on-screen steps, your PC will automatically be enrolled. ESU coverage for personal devices runs from Oct. 15, 2025, through Oct. 13, 2026</div><br></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Jun 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM ggamota--- via LCTG <<a href="mailto:lctg@lists.toku.us">lctg@lists.toku.us</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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I came across this video of how to upgrade to Windows 11 even though your computer processor does not meet Microsoft's criteria.</div>
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<a id="m_8947291052119943664LPUrlAnchor715750" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_p3dBrr_Sg" style="text-decoration:none;color:var(--themePrimary)" target="_blank">Install Windows 11 on ANY Windows 10 PC with NO data loss!</a></div>
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Think you're limited to Microsoft's "approval" on installing Windows 11? Think again - you can ABSOLUTELY do it with NO data loss! 💻 FREE computer recommendations: <a href="https://forms.gle/6hsvxDGpUFifH4WF8" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/6hsvxDGpUFifH4WF8</a> FlyBy11 download link: <a href="https://github.com/builtbybel/Flyby11" target="_blank">https://github.com/builtbybel/Flyby11</a>
Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro from $14 and enhance your PC experience on Keysfan 52% ...</div>
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Any thoughts? Has anybody tried it?</div>
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George</div>
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PS I haven't tried it but thinking about it on an older computer</div>
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