Windows-7-8-10-11-obs-pc Here

Attempted a touch-centric "Tile" interface that was largely unpopular with desktop users [26]. Ended (Oct 2025)

: If your hardware is compatible, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free through Windows Update [28]. windows-7-8-10-11-obs-pc

If you are still using an older version, Microsoft recommends moving to Windows 11 to maintain security. Attempted a touch-centric "Tile" interface that was largely

Unified the experience across devices; reintroduced the Start menu [30, 33]. Active reintroduced the Start menu [30

: Tools like Windows Backup and OneDrive are recommended for transferring files and settings to a new device [33].

: Free upgrades are no longer officially offered, and most of these older PCs lack the necessary hardware for Windows 11 [16, 19].

Known for high stability and a consistent user interface [17, 36]. Ended (Jan 2023)