New delhi: Microsoft has officially Announced that Windows 10 support will end completely on October 14th, 2025. After this, 1.4 billion devices work work Feature upgrades, or technical support. This will leave windows 10 users vulnerable to cyber threats and will be forced to upgrade to windows 11.

When will Windows 10 End?

Windows 10 Launched in July 2015 and Remained the World’s Most Widely Used Operating System for Nearly A Decade. However, Afterver October 14th, 2025, Support will be completely discontinued. After this, users will no longer receive security patches or technical support, increase the risk of cyberatcks on their devices.

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Devices will work but remain vulnerable

Microsoft has cleared that windows 10 devices will continue to function after the end of support, but the lacked of security patches will make them more vulnerable to viruses, Malware, and Hacking. This could be an even bigger problem for companies, as unupdated Systems May Fail Regulatory Compliance.

Windows 11 upgrade and compatibility

Users can easily check wheether their system is eligible for windows 11 by going to settings> update & security> Windows update or using microsoft’s pc health check app. Microsoft Claims that Security Incidents are reduced by 62% and performance is more than doubled in Windows 11.

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Extended Security Updates (ESU) Option

For users and organizations who find it different to upgrade to Windows 11 Immedited, Microsoft has offered the option of ESU (Extended Security Updates). The Esu Plan will be available from October 15, 2025, to October 13, 2026, Priced at $ 61 per device for the first year. This plan is renewable for up to three years, although the price will increase annual.

Microsoft 365 and Defender Support

Microsoft 365 Apps Running on Windows 10 Will Continue to Receive Security Updates Until October 2028 and Feature Updates Until Agtiil August 2026. Receive Security Intelligence Updates Until October 2028. This means that users who cannot migrate to windows 11 will continue to receive partial provision.