Microsoft Urges Windows 10 Users to Prepare for End of Support in 2025

With free updates ending on October 14, 2025, users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 or pay for extended support to avoid security risks.

Microsoft has set October 14, 2025, as the end-of-support date for Windows 10, halting free updates, technical support, and security fixes.
Users can pay $30 for an additional year of updates, though this option is not prominently promoted in Microsoft's communications.
Approximately 240 million PCs are ineligible for Windows 11 due to stricter hardware requirements, raising concerns about accessibility and electronic waste.
Microsoft's email campaigns are emphasizing the security risks of unsupported systems while urging users to upgrade or purchase new PCs.
Windows 10 remains the most widely used desktop OS, with 58% market share, reflecting user resistance to the transition to Windows 11.