Upgrade an old laptop to Windows 11?

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@JayG wrote:

Ok @Townman, not all refuseniks, but I'm sure there are plenty of people with compatible machines who are in no hurry to engage in a new battle to try to stop Microsoft's apparent intention to dictate how they use them.

Extended Security Updates: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/extended-security-updates

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Am I the only one concerned that this is only free if you agree to have your 'PC settings' saved by Microsoft and the PC tied to a Microsoft account ?

It sounds too much like signing up to a time-[explosivedevice] dated 13 October 2026.

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You have choices - free under the requirements - or do something else which might cost you money.

If folks want stuff for free, there is a fair probability that there will be some compliance requirements; getting it for free on the terms a user dictates is likely to be an expectation set up for disappointment