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Winsage

October 13, 2025

Microsoft breaks Media Creation Tool on the eve of Windows 10 end-of-life — company confirms Windows 11 upgrade tool ‘might not work as expected’, outlines alternatives

Microsoft has acknowledged a glitch in the latest version of the Windows Media Creation Tool (MCT), causing unexpected closures without error messages. This issue arises as Windows 10 approaches its end of life (EOL) on October 14, after which devices running Windows 10 will no longer receive updates or support. Additionally, the Windows 11 MCT may not function properly on Windows 10 systems. Users can download the Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) from Microsoft's official page, but must ensure their systems meet the minimum specifications for the upgrade. Alternatives such as Linux are also suggested for users hesitant to transition to Windows 11.

Winsage

June 28, 2025

Windows 10 is almost dead, but Flyby11 can help your old PC upgrade to Windows 11

Windows 10 will reach its end-of-life status by the end of 2025, leaving users vulnerable to cyber threats unless they upgrade. Flyby11 is a tool that enables users to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 by bypassing Microsoft's system requirements, allowing installation without checks for TPM 2.0 or specific CPU models. It can also patch USB installation drives for clean installs on unsupported PCs. However, it requires the POPCNT instruction, which has been standard in processors since around 2010; if a PC lacks this feature, Windows 11 will not boot. While Flyby11 offers a way to receive security updates, it may lead to instability and performance issues, particularly on older hardware. Exploring Linux distributions is suggested as an alternative for users with aging PCs, as they are optimized for older hardware and provide long-term support.