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If ESU option not showing

• You must be on Windows 10 22H2 or later
• You must be signed in to MS account
• Must be up to date on Windows updates
• Must be W10 Home or Pro version
And if all else fails -
• GitHub script at
• Github.com/abbodi1406/ConsumerESU

I tried it out this morning and it worked – at least I have another year before I must consider the next option

If you have decided it is time to upgrade your machine, Alan has some handy tips to consider before you jump
in the marketplace.

What about a new PC?

• What do you use it for?
• How much disk space do you need?
• How much memory?
• Anything else, e.g. USB-A ports, DVD drive, etc

Think carefully about how and what you use your computer for before a machine that does not fit your re-
quirements.

Web browsing/Email
• Lower end machine
• Intel i3 or AMD Ryzen 5
• 8GB RAM
• Disk as required
Office work/photo editing

• Medium range machine
• Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 7
• 8-16GB RAM
• Disk as required
Heavy duty video/CAD-CAM

• Intel i9 or AMD Ryzen 9
• 16-32 GB RAM
• Disk as required

Sorted your needs and requirements, then look at the processors.