Why would IT manually upgrade to Windows 10?
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Automation is usually the way to go with an OS upgrade, but, in some cases, it makes sense for IT to manually upgrade to Windows 10. Find out when to take this more hands-on approach.
There are some instances where IT should manually upgrade to Windows 10, including when the desktop runs older software for which IT does not have the installation media.
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How to install updates manually in Windows 11
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Can you still get a Windows 10 upgrade for free?
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