Microsoft Urges Windows 10 Users to Upgrade as End-of-Support Deadline Nears
Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, leaving millions of users to decide between upgrading, paying for extended support, or facing security risks.
- Microsoft has begun emailing Windows 10 users, warning them of the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for the operating system.
- After the deadline, Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates, technical support, or software updates, increasing users' vulnerability to cyberattacks.
- Approximately 240 million PCs running Windows 10 are incompatible with Windows 11 due to stricter hardware requirements, such as TPM 2.0.
- Microsoft is offering a $30 extended support option for one additional year, but this alternative is not prominently featured in its communications.
- The company recommends upgrading to Windows 11 or purchasing new hardware and suggests recycling or trading in old PCs to mitigate environmental concerns.
Forbes 
