OnOctober 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10.
According to a recent report, 60% of Windows usersroughly 500 million PCsare still using Windows 10.
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Why Is Windows 10 Support Ending?
So What Does End of Support Mean?
In simple terms, your operating system will enter afrozenstate.
Security Threats Multiply
Without patches, new vulnerabilitiessay, a Wi-Fi driver exploitgo unfixed.
A small business owner on Reddit lost client data to ransomware on an unpatched Windows 7 PC in 2020.
Software developers follow Microsofts lead and stop supporting their apps on Windows 10.
A student couldnt join Zoom classes on Windows XP in 2022 due to compatibilityWindows 10 risks similar fates.
Performance Takes a Hit
No bug fixes mean the system degrades.
Whos Affected Most after Windows 10 end of support?
Individualsusing older laptops or desktops that dont meet the system requirements for Windows 11 will be hit hard.
If you browse, game, or store memories on Windows 10, EOS threatens security.
Small business owners, especially those without dedicated IT support, often delay upgrades due to budget or complexity.
A bakery lost $2,000 to a 2024 POS hack on an unpatched system, per BleepingComputer.
Many schools still use fleets of Windows 10 machines due to their affordability and long-term support.
After end-of-support:
Large organizations often run custom or legacy apps that only work on Windows 10.
It brings a modern design, better productivity tools, and robust security improvements.
Use the freePC Health Check Toolto see if your gear meets Windows 11s requirements.
Well, planning ahead can save you time, stress, and money.
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