Windows 11 Upgrade & Compatibility
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Ready to move to Windows 11? The Original PC Doctor checks whether your PC meets Windows 11’s requirements, then upgrades it safely with your files and programs intact — or repairs and fine-tunes Windows 11 if something isn’t right. For homes and small businesses across Australia, onsite or remotely. Australia’s longest-running mobile computer repair company, trusted since 2001. 📞 1300 723 628
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Still on Windows 10? It reached end of life on 14 October 2025 — see our dedicated Windows 10 End of Life & upgrade guide.
💡 Did You Know? — Windows 11
- Windows 11 is the first version of Windows to require a TPM 2.0 security chip — the reason some older but perfectly good PCs can’t officially upgrade.
- It moved the Start button to the centre of the taskbar — the first time it hasn’t sat in the bottom-left corner since Windows 95.
- If your PC qualifies, upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is still free from Microsoft.
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Windows 10 Is End of Life — What It Means for You
Microsoft ended free support for Windows 10 in October 2025. Your computer will keep working, but it no longer gets security updates — which over time makes it more vulnerable to viruses, ransomware and scams. You have a few sensible options, and we’ll help you pick the right one:
- Upgrade to Windows 11 — free if your PC meets the requirements; we check and do it safely, keeping your files and programs.
- Make an older PC Windows 11‑ready — sometimes a small hardware change (or an SSD/RAM upgrade) is all it takes.
- Stay protected on Windows 10 — if upgrading isn’t possible yet, we set up strong protection to keep you safe in the meantime.
- Fresh start on a new machine — if your PC is too old, we’ll advise honestly and set up a new one with everything moved across.
How We Upgrade or Repair Windows
- Check compatibility & back up. We confirm whether your PC can run Windows 11 and back up your data first — always.
- Upgrade or reinstall cleanly. We upgrade to Windows 11, or do a clean reinstall to fix a broken or sluggish system, keeping your files safe.
- Restore & set up. Your programs, printer, email and settings put back the way you like them, with the bloatware stripped out.
- Secure & verify. Updates, drivers and protection sorted, everything tested, backed by our 14‑Day Workmanship Guarantee.
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Windows Jobs We Do
- 🪟 Windows 10 to Windows 11 upgrade (done safely)
- ✅ Windows 11 compatibility check & advice
- 🔄 Clean Windows reinstall to fix a broken system
- 🛑 Windows won’t start, boot loops & blue screens
- ⚠️ Update errors and stuck or failed updates
- 🐢 Windows slow, frozen or full of errors
- 🔐 Locked out / forgotten password recovery
- 🧹 Bloatware removal & post‑upgrade tune‑up
If your PC is just slow rather than broken, our slow computer repair & tune‑up or an SSD & RAM upgrade may be all you need — we’ll advise honestly.
Why Choose The Original PC Doctor for Windows
- 🇦🇺 Australia‑wide — onsite across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin and regional areas, plus remote help nationwide.
- 💾 We back up first — your data is protected before any upgrade or reinstall.
- 💯 No Fix, No Fee Guarantee — if we can’t help, you don’t pay.
- 🛡️ 14‑Day Workmanship Guarantee on every job.
- 👨💻 Real Australian technicians — honest advice, plain English.
- 💸 Repair before replace — we won’t push a new PC if yours has life left.
- ⚡ Same‑day service available — many jobs done in one visit.
- 🏆 Trusted since 2001 — Australia’s longest‑running mobile computer repair company.
What Does a Windows Upgrade or Repair Cost?
The Windows 11 upgrade itself is free from Microsoft if your PC qualifies; our fee covers doing it safely with a backup, plus restoring your programs and settings. Repairs and reinstalls are quoted up front. With our No Fix, No Fee Guarantee, there’s no risk in asking. Call 1300 723 628 for a price.
What Our Customers Say
★★★★★
“I was worried sick about Windows 10 ending and whether I’d lose everything. The technician checked my PC, backed it all up, upgraded me to Windows 11 and put all my programs and files back exactly as they were. Completely painless and now I’m secure again. So reassuring.”
— Margaret D., Camberwell VIC | Windows 11 upgrade
★★★★★
“My PC was stuck in a constant restart loop after a failed update and I couldn’t get in at all. The PC Doctor recovered my files, did a clean reinstall, and had me back up and running the same day with everything restored. Lifesavers.”
— Stephen R., Indooroopilly QLD | Windows reinstall & recovery
Should You Upgrade to Windows 11? Let’s Open the Conversation
Not sure whether to make the jump? You’re in good company — “should I upgrade to Windows 11, or stay on Windows 10?” is one of the most common questions we get. Here’s the honest version. Windows 10 reached end of life in October 2025, so staying on it long-term means no more security updates. If your PC is eligible, upgrading to Windows 11 is free, more secure and the sensible path — and we’ll do it safely with a full backup so nothing is lost.
The first question is simply: can your PC run it? Windows 11 needs a TPM 2.0 security chip, a recent enough processor and a little headroom on RAM and storage. We run the compatibility check for you and explain the result in plain English. If your PC qualifies, we’ll upgrade it cleanly. If it doesn’t, we’ll tell you straight — sometimes it’s just a setting we can switch on, and sometimes a new machine (with your data and programs moved across) is the smarter spend. Either way you get honest advice, not a sales pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions — Windows 10 & 11
Is Windows 10 really end of life — do I have to upgrade?
Microsoft ended free support for Windows 10 in October 2025, so it no longer receives security updates. Your PC will still run, but it becomes increasingly risky over time. You don’t have to upgrade overnight, but you should either move to Windows 11 or make sure you have strong protection in place. We’ll help you choose the safest path for your situation.
Can my computer run Windows 11?
Windows 11 has specific hardware requirements (including TPM 2.0 and a supported processor). We check your exact PC and tell you honestly whether it qualifies, whether a small upgrade would make it eligible, or whether you’re better off staying protected on Windows 10 for now or moving to a new machine.
Will I lose my files and programs if I upgrade to Windows 11?
No. We back up your data first, then do the upgrade keeping your files and programs in place, and check everything is there afterwards. If we do a clean install instead, we make sure your data is safely backed up and restored.
Is the Windows 11 upgrade free?
The upgrade from a genuine Windows 10 licence is free from Microsoft if your PC meets the requirements. Our fee covers doing it safely — backup, the upgrade, and restoring your programs and settings — quoted up front.
My Windows won’t start or keeps crashing — can you fix it?
Yes. We fix PCs that won’t boot, get stuck in restart loops, or throw blue screens — recovering your data first, then repairing or cleanly reinstalling Windows and restoring your setup. Often same‑day.
Can you fix a stuck or failed Windows update?
Yes. Stuck, failing or error‑prone updates are a common job. We clear the underlying problem so updates install properly and your system is secure and stable again.
Should I upgrade my old PC or buy a new one?
It depends on your PC’s age and specs. If it qualifies for Windows 11 (sometimes with a cheap SSD/RAM upgrade), upgrading is great value. If it’s genuinely too old, we’ll tell you honestly and can set up a new machine with everything moved across.
How much does it cost?
We quote up front for the upgrade, reinstall or repair, backed by our No Fix, No Fee Guarantee. Call 1300 723 628 for a price.
Should I upgrade to Windows 11, or stay on Windows 10?
Windows 10 reached end of life in October 2025, so it no longer gets security updates — staying on it long-term isn’t ideal. If your PC is eligible, upgrading to Windows 11 is free and the sensible move. We’ll check your machine and give you a straight answer: upgrade it, or replace it if it’s getting old.
Is my PC compatible with Windows 11 — can my PC run it?
Windows 11 needs TPM 2.0, a recent enough processor, at least 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. We run the official compatibility check for you and explain the result in plain English, so there’s no guesswork about whether your PC can run it smoothly.
Is Windows 11 worth it?
For most people, yes — it’s supported, more secure, and the upgrade is free if your PC qualifies. We’ll tell you honestly whether your hardware will run it smoothly or whether you’d be better off putting that effort into a new PC.
Why can’t I upgrade to Windows 11 — my PC says it’s not compatible?
Usually it’s the TPM 2.0 chip switched off in the BIOS (often something we can simply turn on) or an older processor that isn’t on Microsoft’s supported list. We’ll enable TPM where possible, advise whether an unsupported install is wise (we generally don’t recommend it), or help you move to a new machine with your data intact.
Do I have to pay to upgrade to Windows 11?
No. If your PC qualifies, the upgrade from Windows 10 is free from Microsoft. Our fee just covers doing it safely with a full backup and reinstalling your programs and settings so nothing is lost.
Windows Upgrade & Repair Near You — Australia‑Wide
We come to you. Our mobile technicians upgrade and repair Windows onsite across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin and thousands of suburbs in between — or remotely, anywhere in Australia. Find your local technician or book online below.
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