The Windows 10 operating system is reaching its end of life date. Microsoft has stated that as of October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will stop receiving security updates and support. Microsoft strongly encourages any folks still on Windows 10 (or earlier) to move to Windows 11 as soon as possible.
It is risky to use an operating system that is no longer supported. Microsoft’s security updates address the latest threats that are discovered – without these updates each month, out-of-date PCs become increasingly vulnerable to new threats, such as viruses and ransomware. After October 14, only Windows 11 PCs will continue to receive updates.
Many PCs running Windows 10 are eligible to upgrade to Windows 11 for free. The upgrade process is usually simple and straightforward, for supported PCs. For older PCs that are not supported on Windows 11, it may be the perfect time to look at replacement.
Windows 11 is Microsoft’s current operating system, with a sleek user interface and optimized performance for modern applications. It is significantly more secure than Windows 10 systems, according to Microsoft. Microsoft cloud services make transferring data from an older PC to a new PC easier than ever, and Windows 11 is built to leverage these cloud services, including OneDrive and Copilot AI.
October is just around the corner, so if your business is still running on Windows 10, the time to start considering upgrades or replacement is now. If your business needs help navigating the change to Windows 11, Contact Us today.
