Windows 10 will lose access to security updates in 29 days. Microsoft didn’t change its mind until the very end

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Last May, Microsoft announced it would stop supporting Windows 10, meaning it would no longer provide security updates and was shifting its focus to Windows 11. This decision has been met with some pushback, as a significant number – around 400 million – computers aren’t able to run the newer operating system. However, Microsoft has stood firm on its plan.

In a month, Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 10

After over a decade, Microsoft will stop providing security updates for Windows 10. Continuing to use an outdated operating system can leave your computer vulnerable to online threats, as seen when someone connected an old Windows XP machine to the internet. Upgrading to Windows 11 isn’t straightforward either, as it now requires a TPM 2.0 security module.

If you’re happy with your current computer but want a change, you could install Linux, or choose from one of the three options Microsoft offers.

  1. A one-time fee of 30 dollars;
  2. Making a backup in OneDrive;
  3. Use of 1000 Microsoft points.

Now, regular users can get Extended Security Updates (ESU), which were previously only for businesses. However, businesses still get a better deal – they’ll receive updates for three years, while individual users will only get one year of updates.

Microsoft faced a lawsuit this summer concerning its policies. The plaintiff argued that Microsoft should continue offering free support for Windows 10 until its usage fell to 10% of the market. This legal challenge was expected, as Windows 11 had recently become more popular than Windows 10 in July.

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2025-09-15 15:32