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Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025. After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for …

Go to the Download Windows 11 site.. Under Create Windows 11 Installation Media, select Download Now.The MediaCreationTool.exe tool is downloaded.

Feb 4, 2025 · In the Software License Terms window that opens, select the Accept and install button. The Windows Update window refreshes and Status: shows the progress of the …

Learn how to find basic information about your Windows device, including the device name, version of Windows, hardware details and avaialble storage space.

In the Fix problems using Windows Update window, choose if you want to allow the PC to automatically restart 15 minutes after the installation completes. Select OK when you’re ready …

In the System > Activation window: The edition of Windows is shown at the top of the window next to the Windows logo. The activation state is shown next to Activation state. For details on the …

If the Product key window appears: Select I don't have a product key. In the Select Image window that appears, select the edition of Windows that is installed on the device as determined in the …

In the Printers & Scanners window, check to see if the printer is already installed the list of installed printers. If the printer isn't installed, in the Printers & Scanners window, under Add …

If the User Account Control window appears, select the Yes button. If the User Account Control window asks for an admin user name and password, enter a user name and password of an …