Whether or not your Windows 10 computer is eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade, there are a few ways to jump to Microsoft's newer OS without paying for it.

On Windows 10 Home or Pro, you can set up a new computer or clean installation with a local account instead of using a Microsoft account, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

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