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  • PC refuses to upgrade to newer version

    Posted on October 11, 2021 at 02:44 CDT by Fred Langa • Comment in the Forums

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    By Fred Langa

    Even as Windows 11 is coming down the pike, some readers are still having trouble getting their PCs to upgrade to the current version of Windows 10!

    But whether you’re updating Win10 or moving to Win11, here are several steps you can try — ranging from simple to severe — if your PC refuses a standard upgrade via Windows Update.

    Plus: What to do when your PC won’t respond to any keystroke!

    Read the full story in the AskWoody Plus Newsletter 18.39.0 (2021-10-11).

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