The countdown is on for Windows 10. Microsoft ends its support on October 14, 2025. This meeting is a milestone that marks a turning point.
The company recently updated its support documents to include a clear banner announcing the end of software updates and security patches for this operating system. At the same time, the giant is encouraging the move to Windows 11.
Windows 11, An encouraged but restrictive transition
If Windows 10 will continue to work after this date, it will no longer benefit from free updates via Windows Update or technical support. Clearly the OS will be delivered to itself without bug and security fixes. The move to Windows 11 is being promoted with a focus on the benefits of Windows 11, particularly in terms of security and modern features. However, this transition is not without obstacles.
Windows 11 imposes strict hardware requirements, such as TPM 2.0 support, that make many performance PCs incompatible. Although there are formal and backdoor ways to circumvent these restrictions, they remain complex and impractical in the long term. For those who wish to extend this deadline by a year, Microsoft offers a paid support extension allowing you to continue receiving security updates until 2026.
Microsoft is now focused on Windows 11 and potentially the arrival of Windows 12 in the more or less near future. The company also hopes to accelerate the adoption of new technologies, such as the integration of AI with features like Copilot.
The stability and popularity of Windows 10 make it a relevant choice, but security and support constraints inevitably force the transition to Windows 11 in the near future.
Related News :