Hey everyone, I'm working in a small company where we have about 50 devices running Windows 10, and unfortunately, they can't be upgraded to Windows 11 due to compatibility issues. With Windows 10 reaching its end of life soon, I'm looking for the best approach to take. We don't utilize special software or legacy applications, but transitioning to Windows 11 might be a bit of a learning curve for our users, although I believe it's manageable. I've heard that instead of investing in 50 new devices, we could get better antivirus software and pay for Windows 10 support and updates. What are your thoughts?
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Think about the long game here—your current machines are likely quite old and due for replacement anyway. Plus, your next purchases will come with Windows 11 pre-installed. Paying for extended support will just delay the inevitable.
In my experience, you should start replacing those devices now instead of paying for extended updates. Refurbished models are quite economical, and you're looking at about £250 per unit. If you stagger purchases, it’ll ease the budget hit.
Honestly, you’re going to have to invest in new hardware at some point. Once Windows 10 is no longer patched, relying on better AV just won’t cut it. You might want to consider some workarounds to install Windows 11 on your current machines as a temporary solution.
Seriously, extending support is a waste of money. Just plan on getting new machines. Switching to Windows 11 isn’t really that hard, and the performance boost from newer hardware will be beneficial.
Totally agree! We recently replaced around 150 PCs and the overall cost was around $25k. It’s about getting creative with budgeting.
Switching from Windows 10 to 11 is really not a big deal. I've helped many users transition, and they didn’t have major complaints. Plus, most users are already familiar with it, as they might be using it at home.
Right? A lot of folks freak out over change, but it's mostly the same. I remember moving users from XP to 7, and everyone survived.
And remember, while Year 1 of extended support isn’t too pricey, it can get steep in later years. Plus, keeping old hardware might lead to more issues, as reliability tends to drop over time.