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On Oct. 5, Windows 11 began rolling out to eligible devices, indicating that Windows 10 is gradually being phased out. Microsoft has stated that support for Windows 10 will end in 2025, so you still have a few years before you cease receiving security updates. And, thanks to Microsoft’s delayed release of Windows 11, you may not be prompted to upgrade until next year. However, with so many details, it can be difficult to determine if you should upgrade now or wait until later.
When is Microsoft ending support for Windows 10, and why?
If you’re wondering how long you actually have to make the switch to Windows 11 and how long you can safely wait before updating, you’ve come to the right place. I’ll also explain how to download Windows 11, how to tell whether your computer is compatible and who gets the update for free. Read on for everything you need to know about the end of Windows 10 support and prepping for Windows 11.
Support for Windows 10 will end on Oct. 14, 2025. That means Microsoft will no longer provide security patches or feature updates for the Home, Pro, Enterprise, Pro Education and Pro for Workstations editions at this time — affecting virtually all Windows 10 users. (The only people who have until 2029 are the few Windows 10 Enterprise Long Term Support Channel users.)
Windows 10 was released in July 2015, so its 10-year life cycle will have come to a close by October 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about the end of Windows 10 support.
This doesn’t come as a surprise: Microsoft has a long-established Fixed Lifestyle Policy for many of its products. For each version of its OS, the company offers a minimum of 10 years of support (at least five years of mainstream support like security updates and no-charge incident support, followed by five years of extended support like paid troubleshooting).
Do I have to make the switch to Windows 11? Will my Windows 10 computer stop working after Microsoft pulls support?
You’ll still be able to use your Windows 10 computer the same way you have been, just like a lot of people are still using Windows 7 or Windows 8, though Microsoft pulled support for both of those in recent years. However, once support ends, you won’t get any security updates, which could leave your computer vulnerable — many forms of malware target Windows devices.
If you don’t want to stop using your Windows 10 machine after support ends in 2025, there are certain steps you can take to better secure it. Will my computer be able to run Windows 11?
It depends. If you recently bought a new PC, that computer should be able to run Windows 11. To see if your current Windows 10 PC is eligible for the free upgrade to Windows 11, go to Microsoft’s website for a list of requirements. The easiest way to find out is to download the PC Health Check app to check if your machine is compatible. Alternatively, you can use another open-source app called WhyNotWin11 to see if your device is compatible. Plus, here’s how to check some hardware compatibility with Windows 11 without either tool.
News Summary:
- You don’t need to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 if you don’t want to. At least not yet
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