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Can’t upgrade your PC to Windows 11? Buy a new one, is Microsoft’s laughable solution

  • Microsoft advises users with older PCs that cannot upgrade to Windows 11 to buy a new computer for a better experience.
  • This is one of the primary reasons why Windows 11 adoption has been slower than Microsoft anticipated.
  • Microsoft has updated its help document to reflect the recommendation.
  • The popularity of Windows 10 machines are headed for landfill as support ends in October 2025.
  • This raises concerns about the environmental impact of hundreds of millions of PCs being discarded.
  • The EDGI project from Microsoft is helping those in underprivileged communities receive new or refurbished Windows devices.
  • Microsoft suggests upgrading old computers to Windows 11, but this may be difficult to achieve with older PCs.
  • Microsoft needs to consider how Windows 10 can remain on some devices, as recycling is not the only solution.
  • The recommended option from Microsoft's help document for those unable to upgrade is to buy a new PC.
  • Microsoft's documentation has been updated to recommend buying a new Windows 11 PC.

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