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Can this all in one desktop be updated?

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Wingedharpy · 26/01/2025 23:57

I know practically nothing about tech stuff so would appreciate some help.
My 2018 all in one desktop computer (Lenovo Idea Centre 520 - 24 AST) is telling me I need to upgrade to Windows 11 as my current set up will no longer be supported/secure after October this year.
Can anyone tell me, from the info above, if it can be upgraded or do I need to get a new PC?
I don't do anything remotely techy on it but do use it for on line banking so security is important for me.
If I do have to upgrade, any views on what's best to buy from a longevity point of view?
Thank you.

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DawnMumsnet · 27/01/2025 07:59

We're moving this thread to our Geeky Stuff topic and giving it a bump for the OP.

nfkl · 27/01/2025 07:59

Your laptop is not going to stop working, you will just stay on Windows 10 and that's all.

beetr00 · 27/01/2025 09:44

this lists supported devices @Wingedharpy

Wingedharpy · 27/01/2025 11:09

I appreciate that @nfkl but my understanding is, rightly or wrongly, that as time goes on it becomes a bigger and bigger security risk.
If that's not the case, and I'd be delighted if it's not, then fine.

I can't see my model on that list you kindly linked@beetr00
so presumably it's not upgradable.
@beetr00@beetr00@beetr00

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nfkl · 27/01/2025 11:58

If you do not upgrade to Windows 11, it is true that Windows 10 security updates will be stopped from October.
But the days of malware and viruses jumping all over the net are a bit gone, security updates are less important than they used to.
I personally have declined the upgrade to Windows 11 so far, there is until October to decide (pretty sure Windows 11 will be more invasive of my privacy and will be used to train AI, out of principle, when a big tech company wants to give you something for free, you are the product, not the client)

Wingedharpy · 27/01/2025 12:45

And I now read that Windows 12 will become available from July this year, so I'm practically out of date before I start.
I can't keep up.

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Wingedharpy · 27/01/2025 16:09

Thanks for that @nfkl . Sadly, the times are moving at the speed of light and I'm on a pushbike😕

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