Windows 10 support has ended today
Microsoft has officially stopped supporting Windows 10 as of today, October 14, 2025. Users should upgrade their devices to the latest version, Windows 11, if they want to keep using a secure, fast, and up-to-date Windows operating system.
If you don't want to upgrade, you might want to sign up for the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 Consumer or buy a new device that already has Windows 11 on it. However, it's important to remember that if your current computer doesn't meet the technical requirements for Windows 11, these other options will be very essential.
If you want to keep getting support for your Windows operating system, you can upgrade your current PC to Windows 11, buy a new device with Windows 11 already installed, or sign up for the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. Even though Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10, users can still use their software. After October 14, 2025, however, they will no longer get important security updates, and Microsoft's customer service will not be able to help with Windows 10-related problems.
There are also third-party tools that can help you upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on systems that don't support it. You can upgrade to the latest version of Windows even if your current system doesn't meet Microsoft's recommended technical requirements with software like Flyoobe and others. But you should be careful with this choice and think about the possible risks that come with it.
Before trying to upgrade with these kinds of tools, users should do something essential: back up all of their computer's important data, files, and settings. This step is very important in case something goes wrong during the upgrade or your device has problems that you didn't expect.
It's important to know that if you don't upgrade, your device will be more vulnerable to cyber threats because it won't get the security updates it needs to protect itself from malware attacks. Therefore, users should prioritize upgrading to Windows 11 or exploring alternative options, such as enrolling in the ESU program, to ensure their safety and peace of mind.
Windows 10 support has ended on October 14, 2025
Windows 10 support has ended on October 14, 2025 - Microsoft Support
