Guide to Upgrading and Maintaining Windows 10 and 11 Before Support Ends
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Media Creation Tool update fails on Windows 10 devices, abruptly closing without error, just as support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025. Users are advised to manually download the Windows 11 ISO as a workaround while Microsoft works on a fix. Upgrading to Windows 11 requires meeting specific hardware requirements, and users can continue using Windows 10 with extended security updates until October 2026 by enrolling in Windows 10 ESU.