Overview

• About 27.4 million German PCs—nearly 57 percent of Windows machines—still run Windows 10, according to Eset telemetry.
• Microsoft will end free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, exposing unpatched devices to new exploits.
• The company is offering a one-year Extended Security Update at $30 for private and commercial users, a measure experts say only postpones security risks.
• Upgrading to Windows 11 often requires newer hardware with a Trusted Platform Module, forcing many users to replace or modify older PCs.
• The BSI recommends migrating to Windows 11, macOS or Linux because slow PC purchases have left many devices unable to meet security requirements.