Microsoft Warns Windows 10 Users of October 2025 Support Deadline

The company urges upgrades to Windows 11 or new hardware, while promoting a $30 extended support option for ineligible PCs.

Microsoft has started sending emails to Windows 10 users, reminding them that support will end on October 14, 2025, including free updates and security fixes.
Users are encouraged to upgrade to Windows 11 or purchase new PCs if their current hardware does not meet the operating system's strict requirements.
Approximately 240 million PCs running Windows 10 are ineligible for Windows 11 due to hardware limitations, raising concerns about e-waste and environmental impacts.
Microsoft is promoting a $30 extended support plan for users who cannot upgrade, though its adoption rate remains uncertain.
Windows 10 PCs will remain functional after the deadline but will face increasing security vulnerabilities over time without updates.