How to migrate from Windows XP to Windows 10 in 8 reboots or less Tick tock. Every second gets us closer to July 29. And every second gets us closer to the point when Windows 10 won't be a free ...

Alternatively, Windows XP users may opt for a fresh or clean install of Windows 10, using the direct ISO download files from the Microsoft website and then try installing the same with Windows ...

With those Windows tweaks taken care of, download the Classic Shell XP suite from Winaero and extract it to any folder you like (just make sure you remember where it is).

(Here's how to download Windows 11 and how to check if your computer's compatible.) If you're still running Windows 7, you can buy Windows 10 Home on Microsoft's website for $139 (£120, AU$225).

There's no shame in liking the classics. Here's how to bring XP's Quick Launch bar to Windows 10.