Windows remains functional without activation, but you'll be locked out of personalization and other non-essential features until it's addressed.

Officially, Microsoft will stop providing new security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, a little over a ...

Ready to leave Windows 10 behind? We break down the easiest ways to download, install, and upgrade to Windows 11 for free.

On your Windows 10 PC, go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery and click Restart now under the Advanced startup section. This will reboot your PC and start the Windows 11 setup process from ...