Overarching Tech Solutions (OTS)

Windows 10 Upgrade

Think it might be time to upgrade from Windows 10?

Let us help guide you on the best way to move forward. Whether it is simply doing an in-place upgrade or replacing the device itself, we can help.

Key Questions

Do I really need to upgrade to Windows 11?

The short answer is… probably. While there are a few instances where upgrading is not required (or recommended), for most of the business world, the answer is yes. Please see Microsoft’s article Here.

When does Windows 10 support actually end?

For most versions of Windows 10, the End of Support (EOS) is October 14th, 2025. The primary exception is Windows 10 LTSC. Windows 10 LTSC is End of Support on January 12th, 2027.

Can I change my computer to Windows 10 LTSC to prevent having to upgrade to Windows 11?

The short answer is, no. Windows 10 LTSC and the “normal” Windows 10 diverged a long time ago. While they may look the same and operate the same, they have two very different support paths and purposes.

What is Windows 10 LTSC used for?

Windows 10 LTSC (Long Term Service Branch) is primarily for devices that are very specialized. Configuration changes for these machines are so rarely needed or wanted that it is preferable to keep them as they are. Think of a specialized computer for analyzing the data from an aging medical machine. Very specific function, very specialized hardware.

Planning and Guidance

How do I know if my computer is compatible with Windows 11?

There are a few ways to find out.

  1. You can run the Microsoft PC Health Check tool to see if your current device is compatible.
    • Go Here and then click on the link that says “PC Health Check App” towards the end of the first paragraph.
  2. You can attempt to update to Windows 11 using the built in Windows Updates tool.
    • If the update is available, the tool will prompt you to install it. Keep in mind that once updated, the window of time to rollback is only 10 days.
    • If you accidentally updated and need to go back, go Here and follow the guide.
  3. Contact a business like Overarching Tech Solutions to help you evaluate your devices.
    • We generally offer free initial consultation and analysis to see if your devices can be updated. This offer applies mainly to small and some medium businesses. Contact Us
    • If you have a large fleet of devices, please Contact Us directly so that we may work with you to offer an analysis that works for your company.
Do I need to buy a new computer to run Windows 11?

Not necessarily. Towards the end of Windows 10’s mainstream life, many computers were made that are fully compatible. The main factor that Microsoft uses to determine if a computer can be upgraded to Windows 11 is the Processor (or CPU).

My device says it is compatible but I would like help upgrading to Windows 11.

That is absolutely something that we can help with. We have updated a fleet of almost 20,000 devices from Windows 10 to Windows 11. We will work with you to come up with a plan to upgrade and ensure you have minimal downtime and little to no loss of data or function. Please Contact Us to start the process.

The PC Health Check tool says my device is not compatible. What do I do?

First, Contact Us and let us make sure that is truly the case. Sometimes there can be issues with Windows that causes the updates and the tools to not work properly. We will help you analyze your device and make sure that replacement is really your only option.

If replacement is really your only option, we will help you select new devices that are compatible with your operations, have full support from both Microsoft and the Manufacturer, and a price point that will fit within your budget. Contact Us now to get started.