This article from EaseUS Software will reveal the specific date of the discontinuation of Windows 10, the precautions before upgrading Windows 10 to Windows 11, the specific operations to upgrade to Windows 11, and the needed steps after the Windows upgrade.
Many Windows 10 users are aware that Windows 10 will be disconnected in October, but they do not have a specific date to plan for the upgrade to Windows 11. This article from EaseUS Software will reveal the specific date of the discontinuation of Windows 10 and how to upgrade to Windows 11.
Let's first look at the specific information about Windows 10 discontinuation, and then explore how to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11.
In this article, you'll learn:
In short, Windows 10 support will end on October 14, 2025. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide free security updates, technical support, or feature updates for the operating system. If your devices are running Windows 10, we recommend upgrading to Windows 11, which offers a more contemporary, secure, and efficient computing experience.
We also gathered feedback and investigated options for Windows 10's end-of-life. Check out our guide about Windows 10 End of Support to learn more details.
Windows 11 offers several advantages over Windows 10, including a modernized user interface, enhanced productivity features such as Snap Layouts and Widgets, improved gaming performance with DirectStorage and Auto HDR, increased security through hardware-based features like TPM 2.0, and the ability to run Android apps.
Here are the major benefits provided by Windows 11 OS. Please check them out below.
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Although many users want to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, they find that their PCs cannot meet the Windows 11 system requirements or are unclear about the Windows 11 upgrade precautions.
In short, before the Windows upgrade, you need to back up your data or create a full system backup, and use EaseUS Partition Master to confirm your PC fulfills the Windows 11 system requirements (particularly TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot).
Meanwhile, please clean up disk space, ensure software compatibility, upgrade your current Windows, and disable any unnecessary peripherals. These precautions can also help you prepare disk for the Windows 11 upgrade.
Before upgrading to Windows 11, the priority is to back up your data to protect against potential issues such as failed installations, compatibility issues, system crashes, or data loss. In this case, you can utilize Windows backup features like File History or seek help from third-party tools like EaseUS Todo Backup Free to back up your data.
This part helps you check your PC compatibility from three aspects. Please check them one by one in order.
1️⃣: Use EaseUS Partition Master:
You can use EaseUS Partition Master or the PC Health Check app to check it. The following steps depict how to check the PC compatibility using EaseUS Partition Master.
Step 1. Launch EaseUS Partition Master and click "Built-in Toolkits".
Step 2. Click "Win11 Checker" to open this feature. Then click the Check Now button to start.
Step 3. The Windows 11 compatibility result window will soon appear. All the incompatible and compatible configuration items will be listed.
2️⃣: Check to Meet minimum requirements:
The following are the minimal Windows 11 system requirements that your PC must meet.
3️⃣ : Enable TPM 2.0
Here is a guide to help you check if your computer has TPM and if TPM2.0 is enabled on your PC. Here are the steps.
Step 1. After signing into Windows, press Win + R > type tpm.msc in the Run window > click OK or press Enter to enter the TPM management console.
Step 2 (1). If you don't activate TPM, you may see the following error message. Compatible cannot be found. Compatible Trusted Platform Module (TPM) cannot be found on this computer. Please verify that this computer has 1.2 TPM and that it is turned on in the BIOS.
Step 2 (2). If you see a message confirming TPM is ready to use, check Specification Version under TPM Manufacturer Information to verify it is 2.0. If it is less than 2.0, your device does not meet the Windows 11 requirement.
If your computer has a TPM chip, you'll just need to confirm whether the Specification Version is 2.0. If yes, it means that your computer has TPM 2.0.
Step 3. Steps to enable TPM 2.0:
Let's show how to prepare your Windows operating system.
✔️Free up disk space: Make sure you have enough disk space for the Windows 11 installation, which is usually between 20 and 64 GB.
⬆️Update Windows 10: Before updating, make sure your current Windows 10 is fully updated, and restart the system after each update.
❌Run File System Checker: To resolve any system file inconsistencies on your current Windows installation, run the sfc /scannow function in PowerShell.
🔎Remove unnecessary peripherals: To avoid upgrade troubles, disconnect any non-essential external devices, such as printers, cameras, and additional monitors.
🧩Check app compatibility: Check with software suppliers to ensure that your important apps and drivers are compatible with Windows 11.
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As the title suggests, this part offers you two accessible ways to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Please ensure your Windows 10 is the latest, as you wish to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 without losing data.
Step 1. Press Windows + I to open Windows Settings > select Update & Security > click Check for updates.
Step 2. If there's a new available Windows version, click Download and install.
⏩If Windows 11 is available, you can download and install it. Then, you don't have to use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or Windows 11 installation media to upgrade the Windows 10 OS.
In general, installation media is typically used to install Windows 11 on a device without the Windows OS. However, it can be used to upgrade the existing Windows installation to version 11. In this case, you can use it to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Step 1. Sign in to Windows on the device that is being upgraded to Windows 11.
Step 2. Connect the Windows 11 installation media (the USB drive or DVD) to your Windows 10 PC.
Step 3. When you're asked what to do with the inserted media, select Run setup.exe.
✔️If the User Account Control window displays, click Yes.
💻If the User Account Control window requests an admin user name and password, enter the username and password of an account with administrative access.
✔️Once the username and password have been entered, click Yes.
Step 4. The Windows 11 Setup window will open > follow the on-screen instructions to set up Windows 11.
Step 5. In the Ready to install page, select Keep personal files and apps because this default choice can keep your personal files, apps, and Windows settings and migrate to the new Windows 11 install.
Step 6. After that, your Windows 10 PC is upgraded to Windows 11.
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After the Windows upgrade, you may need to clone disks or clear space. If it happens to your case, please refer to the following content.
If you're more inclined to OS migration, system or disk upgrade, you're recommended to use a professional partition manager like EaseUS Partition Master to clone the targeted Windows 10 drive to your Windows 11.
Step 1. Select the source disk.
Step 2. Select the target disk.
Step 3. View the disk layout and edit the target disk partition size.
Then click "Continue" when the program warns it will wipe out all data on the target disk. (If you have valuable data on the target disk, back up it in advance.)
You can select "Autofit the disk", "Clone as the source" or "Edit disk layout" to customize your disk layout. (Select the last one if you want to leave more space for C drive.)
Step 4. Click "Start" to start the disk cloning process.
Other key features:
After the Windows upgrade, you can use EaseUS Clean Genius to clear space and improve performance. EaseUS CleanGenius is a PC and Mac optimization suite that includes a junk file cleaner, system optimizer, registry cleaning (for Windows), disk space management, and startup manager to boost system speed and performance.
Key features:
Step 1. DOWNLOAD and install EaseUS Partition Master for free and launch it on your Windows PC.
On the suite, hover your mouse on "PC Cleaner", click the Download icon to install and launch EaseUS CleanGenius.
Step 2. On EaseUS CleanGenius, select "Cleanup" on the main screen, and click "Scan" to start scanning.
Step 3. When the scanning process completes, select useless large files and click "Clean" to clean large files.
Step 4. When EaseUS CleanGenius completes cleaning the files you choose, click "Done" to finish the process.
In addition, this section also lists several relevant topics about Windows 10 End of Support and Windows 11. You can have a closer look at them below.
1. How to save old pc when Windows 10 end of life?
How to save old pc when Windows 10 end of life? In this scenario, you can purchase ESU (Extended Security Updates), force Windows 11 on your old Windows 10 PC, or change Windows to Linux. Please note that ESU is a premium service that offers security and critical bug patches for Windows 10 for a short time after support ends. It is intended as a temporary solution for individuals who need extra time to adjust to a new device.
2. Can I still upgrade to Windows 11 for free?
Yes, you may still upgrade to Windows 11 for free from a genuine, compliant Windows 10 PC, as long as it fulfills the minimum system requirements and is running Windows 10, version 22H2 or later. To see if you're eligible, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, then click Check for updates. If your PC matches the requirements, Windows 11 will be listed as an available upgrade.
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