Yes, Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which means the operating system will no longer receive technical assistance, feature updates, or security updates for most versions. PCs running Windows 10 will continue to work, but they will become more vulnerable to security risks over time as they no longer get security patches.
What you can do
Upgrade to Windows 11: If your PC meets the minimum system requirements, you can upgrade for free to Windows 11 for the best and most secure experience.
Purchase a new PC: If your device is not eligible for Windows 11, consider buying a new PC that comes pre-installed with Windows 11.
Subscribe to the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program: This program allows individuals and organizations to pay for a subscription that provides security updates for a limited time after the end-of-support date. This is a temporary solution, not a replacement for upgrading.
Move to the cloud: For organizations, migrating to Windows 365 allows users to run Windows 11 on any device through a cloud-based PC, reports Microsoft Learn.
Yes,
Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. This
means the operating system no longer receives free security updates,
non-security fixes, or technical assistance from Microsoft.
While Windows 10 computers will continue to function, using an unsupported operating system makes them more vulnerable to viruses and malware.
Your
Options for Staying Protected
Microsoft recommends two primary paths for users: upgrading to Windows 11 or enrolling in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.
Upgrade to Windows 11: If your PC meets the minimum system requirements, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free. This is the most modern, secure experience Microsoft offers. You can check your PC's eligibility in Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and select "Check for updates".
Enroll in the ESU Program: If your current PC is not eligible for Windows 11 or you need more time to transition, the consumer ESU program offers a way to continue receiving critical and important security updates for an additional year, until October 13, 2026.
Cost: For personal use, the ESU program can be enrolled in for a one-time purchase of $30 USD (or local currency equivalent), or at no additional cost by syncing your PC's settings to Microsoft OneDrive or redeeming 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points.
Enrollment: The enrollment tool can be found in Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update on eligible devices running Windows 10, version 22H2.
Explore new hardware: If your PC does not meet Windows 11 requirements, Microsoft suggests considering a new device that comes pre-installed with Windows 11 to ensure a seamless and supported experience.
For more information on preparing for the end of support, you can visit the official Microsoft Windows 10 end of support page.
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1 comment:
An alternative that needed to be discussed here is cancelling Microsoft! I'm not *paying* to make it easier for them to plagiarize my writing...and actually, since my reaction to "no more updates" has been "Oh yes PLEASE!", what I've observed has been more "security updates," not fewer, on this laptop with Windows 10.
I'd like to see Microsoft take a real wallop for this crass bid to sell more computers and steal more of underpaid writers' and artists' work with one trashy move. It'd be proper if *everybody* went to Linux.
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