Microsoft ends Windows 10 support in 2025, urges upgrades

The end of support for Windows 10 in 2025 is a topic that should interest the vast majority of computer users with "Windows." This is because Windows 10 remains the most popular operating system among PCs. The producer itself reminds users about the end of support.

Microsoft has updated its support information page, featuring a new banner that informs about the upcoming end of support for Windows 10. The system will receive its last updates in October 2025, and from that moment, it will potentially become the weakest link in terms of security and vulnerability to hacker attacks.

Windows 10 can be upgraded to Windows 11 for free, but not everyone wants to or simply can't because their computer doesn't meet the minimum hardware requirements. Microsoft recommends that in such situations, people consider purchasing a new, compatible computer, but there are also other solutions, including Windows in the cloud, which is one of the recommended paths for business users.

The end of support for Windows 10 not only means no new features (although technically, the system has not received any for a long time—since the release of Windows 11) but primarily the end of security updates. This means being cut off from the monthly Windows Update packages, in which Microsoft patches anywhere from a dozen to several dozen security vulnerabilities each month.

When deciding to update Windows 10 to Windows 11 on a compatible computer, it is wise to first perform a data backup. The update process is not particularly invasive theoretically, but in practice, risks can never be ruled out, and the habit of taking backups should be a fundamental practice, especially before performing such a necessary installation.