Worried that the Windows 11 free upgrade might expire before you take the offer? Microsoft has assured us it’s here to stay.

Microsoft has just played its joker card twice in a week, forcing upgrades on millions of Windows PC owners. This will raise serious alarm bells for hundreds of million of users who may now need to upgrade their PCs with no alternative options.

Windows 11 24H2 update is here and it’s coming to your machine whether you like it or not, well, almost. Microsoft has shifted gears on its update policy for Windows 11 24H2, the latest iteration of its desktop operating system.

So, it’s possible the free Windows 11 upgrade may stick around for a while. According to Steam, about 55% of users have already migrated to Windows 11, but 42% remain on the old

Getting the latest Windows 11 24H2 will no longer be optional as Microsoft has now decided to make it a mandatory automatic update for consumer PCs. Since October 2024, it’s been available as an optional upgrade.

Microsoft keeps adding upgrade roadblocks, but there are workarounds for many models. Here's how you can find out whether your Windows 10 PC can bypass the latest restrictions and safely upgrade to Windows 11 - for free.