Free Windows 11 upgrade: How to do it in 3 easy ways (also a cheeky trick) (Old PCs). Hey, tech squad! And until you quit using Windows 10, strap yourself in: Microsoft is yanking free updates on October 14, 2025. That is, tomorrow, and unless those security fixes are in place, your PC is all but asking to be infected. But here’s the fun part—you can slide into Windows 11 for zero bucks if your computer’s got the goods, and I’ve got a slick workaround if it’s a bit long in the tooth.