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- Most PCs from the past 15 years can run Windows 11.
- PCs sold with Windows 10 can usually upgrade after a registry edit.
- On older or unusually configured PCs, a third-party utility can work.
Are you the designated PC expert for your family and friends? The next time you get a call asking for help with a Windows PC, check to see which version it’s running. If the System > About page says…

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