{"id":71063,"date":"2024-07-17T20:18:11","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T20:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=71063"},"modified":"2025-10-17T13:26:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T13:26:25","slug":"windows-10s-end-of-life-is-near-what-you-need-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-10s-end-of-life-is-near-what-you-need-to-consider\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 10\u2019s End of Life Is Near: What You Need to Consider?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you prepared for Windows 10 end of life (EOL)? Microsoft will withdraw support for the platform in October 2025, but some users are resigned to sticking with the OS. Are there other options? Let\u2019s find out. Microsoft traditionally sets a countdown for previous operating systems when it introduces new versions. The story is not different for Windows 10. The company remains adamant about ending support for its most popular Windows version. But users are not out of options. I\u2019ll explore your prospects so you can make the right decision before the date arrives.<\/p>\n<h2>What Does Windows 10 End of Life (or End of Support) Mean?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-sg\/windows\/end-of-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">According to Microsoft <\/a>, \u201c <i>End of life and end of support are terms that refer to the end of technical support and security updates for Windows 10. After 10 years, this older version of Windows will no longer receive free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes. <\/i>\u201d That\u2019s what it means. \u201c Windows 10 end of support \u201d does not suggest your computer will become unusable because it still runs the OS after Microsoft\u2019s deadline.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Also interesting:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/timeline-of-all-windows-os-versions-from-start-to-now\/\">Timeline of All Windows OS Versions: From Start to Now <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>When is Windows 10 end of life?<\/h2>\n<p>October 14, 2025. Microsoft first announced plans to sunset Windows 10 after launching Windows 11. The company gave users the next dose of reality in its <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/windows-it-pro-blog\/windows-client-roadmap-update-april-2023\/ba-p\/3805227\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> April 2023 Windows client roadmap update article <\/a>. The piece essentially closed the book on future Windows 10 versions after 22H2 and reiterated the October 14, 2025, end-of-life date. Only monthly security patches would be deployed to the OS until the company retires it. However, users running the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 version will continue receiving security updates <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/lifecycle\/end-of-support\/end-of-support-2029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">until January 9, 2029 <\/a>. But those running the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 will only enjoy security updates until January 12, 2027, for some reason. <strong>Why Is Microsoft Retiring Windows 10?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft has ended support for every other operating system years after launching new versions. So, this move is not unprecedented.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Security risks and vulnerabilities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Security should be your main concern. Withdrawing support means Microsoft will no longer be responsible for your computer\u2019s security, leaving you open to potential attacks. While there are third-party options, there\u2019s nothing like official security support.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Software compatibility issues<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Microsoft 365 apps will no longer be supported on Windows 10 after October 14, 2025. If you rely on these apps to get work done, you may have to start thinking about alternatives, such as Office 2021. Microsoft will also stop releasing updates to components like Windows Security and .NET frameworks for Windows 10.\u00a0 Further, software patches and other hotfixes released through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-windows-update-error-0xc1900223\/\">Windows Update <\/a> will no longer be available. Most of these components make applications run smoothly, and we don\u2019t know how this will affect apps and games in the future<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What about third-party applications?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As for third-party applications, there are no indications that app developers are planning to ditch Windows 10 en masse even after the end-of-life date. It\u2019s pretty obvious that millions of people will stick around for a while with the OS if we look at history. One thing is clear, though: developers will also move on from Windows 10 at some point, especially when they start incorporating features and components exclusive to Windows 11. For example, Google stopped releasing supported Chrome versions for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-blue-screen-of-death-bsod-errors-in-windows-7\/\">Windows 7 <\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ways-to-enter-and-change-product-key-in-windows-7-8-10\/\">Windows 8\/8.1 <\/a> after its January 10 Chrome 109 version. It means you may start missing out future helpful features in certain apps if you stick with Windows 10 for too long.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Windows 11 exclusive features<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some features, like Voice Access and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-windows-11-copilot-do-you-need-it-and-how-to-disable-it\/\"> the Copilot app <\/a>, are exclusive to Windows 11. I can confirm that Voice Access is pretty awesome. But so are Live Captions and Windows Studio Effects. You\u2019ll never use these features if you stick with Windows 10. What\u2019s more, Windows 11 still has long years of feature, quality, and cumulative updates ahead of it. That means it\u2019ll become the superior operating system by far somewhere in the future. There are plans to boost the operating system\u2019s performance and energy efficiency. That way, it can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ultimate-guide-how-to-stop-a-laptop-from-overheating\/\">resolve overheating <\/a> concerns for laptop users and desktop gamers don\u2019t have to always think about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-clean-the-water-cooling-system-on-your-pc\/\">cleaning out cooling systems <\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Technical assistance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Microsoft\u2019s technical support team will no longer be available to Windows 10 users when they encounter errors they cannot fix. If you try, the best response you\u2019ll receive will be an \u201cupgrade to Windows 11\u201d advice.<\/p>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Middle_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"4017758677\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h2>Why Do Users Insist on Sticking with Windows 10?<\/h2>\n<p>My secondary computer, an old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/dell-laptop-wont-turn-on-heres-what-you-can-do\/\">Dell laptop <\/a>, cannot run Windows 11 unless I bypass the TPM requirements. So I did that. But I quickly returned to Windows 10 because it just felt better for the device. Windows 11 looked out of place and was too buggy for the machine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/differences-between-windows-11-and-windows-10\/\"> Windows 10 vs. Windows 11: What Are the Key Differences? <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Many others feel the same way. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Windows11\/comments\/1dkz9b0\/after_2_years_of_release_which_is_your_opinion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> Some Reddit users still choose to stick with Windows 10 <\/a>, despite having PCs that meet the TPM requirements. Also, users with incompatible devices don\u2019t want to bypass Windows 11\u2019s requirements, given Microsoft\u2019s caveat and security warnings. The following are some annoyances keeping me and most of these users:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The icons in my taskbar disappear sometimes for reasons I can\u2019t make out yet. I\u2019d have to restart Windows File Explorer through the Task Manager to get them back.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">People are not comfortable with some design changes, such as the context menu in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-file-explorer-search-not-working-win10\/\">File Explorer <\/a> that only shows extended options when you click \u201cShow more options.\u201d<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You cannot seem to move the taskbar how you see fit.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/open-control-panel-windows-10\/\">Control Panel <\/a> options now redirect you to the Settings app.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Some users of the somewhat nitpicking variety don\u2019t like the ton of bloatware that accompanies Windows 11. I am one of them. Opening the Start menu for the first time can be quite a messy experience. You\u2019ll see a lot of apps you never asked for staring at you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, many of the reasons people hated Windows 11 a year ago are gone. Microsoft has tweaked some Start menu functions (which isn\u2019t enough for most users), returned some taskbar features, and cleaned out some of the annoying bugs (the disappearing taskbar issue is still there).<\/p>\n<h2>What Are Your Options Moving Forward?<\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned, you have options, even after Windows 10 end of support. Let\u2019s explore them.<\/p>\n<h3>Upgrading to Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>This is the easiest and safest option if you have a compatible device.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Your device needs TPM 2.0, 64 GB of storage space, and 4 GB of RAM to run Windows 11. Open the Run dialog box (press Win + R), type \u201cTPM.msc\u201d into the text box, and hit Enter to check if your computer has the module . <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-install-windows-11-in-2021\/\">Upgrading to Windows 11 <\/a> involves heading to the Windows Update client and hitting the <i>Download <\/i> button next to the Windows 11 upgrade banner. This process takes you straight to Windows 11, and you won\u2019t lose your files and applications.<\/p>\n<p>Still, there are other methods, such as using the media creation tool, downloading the ISO file, or using the update assistant. You can also perform a clean installation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If you prefer using your local account, the setup process might force you to sign into your Microsoft account unless you know the specific workarounds for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/steps-to-install-windows-11-with-a-local-account\/\"> using your local account<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>If you want to perform a clean installation, remember to back up your files.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/best-ways-to-transfer-files-to-windows-11-computer\/\"> Best Ways to Transfer Files to Your New Windows 11 Computer <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>What if my hardware is incompatible?<\/b>You can still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-pc-must-support-tpm-2-0-error-windows-11\/#how-to-install-windows-11-without-a-tpm-20-chip:~:text=from%20Online%20Threats%3F-,How%20to%20Install%20Windows%2011%20Without%20a%20TPM%202.0%20Chip,-There%20has%20been\"> upgrade to Windows 11 with your incompatible device <\/a>. Just ensure you read <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/installing-windows-11-on-devices-that-don-t-meet-minimum-system-requirements-0b2dc4a2-5933-4ad4-9c09-ef0a331518f1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> Microsoft\u2019s warning about the matter <\/a> before making the move.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">Microsoft claims you\u2019ll see reminders that your computer isn\u2019t compatible on your desktop and Settings environments. You\u2019ll also see another notification when you click Device security in the Windows Security app.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Most computers can handle Windows 11 just fine as long as they have the required 64 GB of free space and 4 GB of system memory. As for the uncertainty about updates, nothing indicates that Microsoft is preventing incompatible devices from installing them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If you\u2019re considering buying a new computer that meets Windows 11\u2019s requirements, it might be a good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/are-microsoft-copilot-pcs-any-better-than-traditional-pcs-lets-clarify-the-matter\/\"> compare Copilot+ PCs against traditional computers <\/a>. That way, you can confirm whether you want to wait for the Copilot+ PCs to evolve to see if the AI features will improve your Windows experience.\u00a0 <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>What are the benefits of upgrading to Windows 11?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For starters, you\u2019ll be switching to an operating system with ongoing security and technical support. Also, Microsoft will continue refining Windows 11 as it has done in the past by bringing back some Windows 10 features, such as the widely loved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/quick-tips-ungroup-taskbar-icons-in-windows-11-easily\/\"> taskbar ungrouping <\/a> function.<\/p>\n<p>Other reasons include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019ll have access to exclusive Windows 11 features, such as Snap layouts, Voice Access, Live Captions, and Windows Studio Effects.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">While access to AI is limited, it\u2019s better than in Windows 10. The Copilot preview application and the Image Creator (also preview) feature in Paint already offer Windows users AI capabilities at their fingertips.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Productivity is better in Windows 11 with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/stop-microsoft-teams-from-opening\/\">Microsoft Teams <\/a> integration and better external display support (Windows will remember your previous layout when connected to multiple monitors).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Apart from ongoing security support, the TPM requirement significantly strengthens your computer\u2019s encryption and further reduces loopholes that attackers can exploit.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Gaming features like DirectStorage, Auto HDR, and DirectX 12 Ultimate may not be perfect yet, but are still a step up from Windows 10 and indicate a great outlook for Windows 11\u2019s gaming experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some users claimed Windows 11 turned out to be the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/stop-win10-laptop-from-overheating\/\">fix for overheating problems <\/a>, as their computers became cooler after they switched.<\/p>\n<h3>Switching to another operating system<\/h3>\n<p>You can consider switching to a different operating system after the Windows 10 22H2 end-of-life date if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You don\u2019t fancy Windows 11 at all.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You don\u2019t want to see constant reminders that your computer isn\u2019t compatible.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You don\u2019t want to risk bugs and other incompatibility inconveniences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are different options to consider. <i>Important: Ensure you back up your data before switching to another operating system. <\/i><strong>Linux<\/strong>Linux is one of the most popular Windows alternatives. It\u2019s Unix-based, free, and open-sourced. So it naturally has many different iterations (called distros). Some can be difficult to understand and use, while others, like <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxmint.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> Linux Mint <\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/zorin.com\/os\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> Zorin OS <\/a>, are designed for beginners. Zorin OS is particularly easier for users making the switch to Windows, as it offers a decent level of compatibility with Windows apps. However, Linux can have a steep learning curve, even with the beginner-friendly distros. While compatibility layers exist, like in Zorin OS, they don\u2019t always work flawlessly. The platform also lacks significant support for gaming and other Windows-ready use cases. <strong>Tiny11<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/what-is-tiny11-install-tiny-windows-11-to-lightweight-your-os\/\">Tiny11 <\/a> is a leaner version of Windows 11 that allows you to use the operating system without its bloatware telemetry. It also allows you to install the operating system on older hardware without Windows 11\u2019s strict system requirements. <i>Note: Tiny11 is developed by a third party without connections to Microsoft. You should not write off security risks and vulnerabilities, as core Windows resources may have been edited. There are also other stripped-down Windows 11 offerings from other developers, such as ReviOS. <\/i>You may experience some issues, especially with third-party apps that rely on the libraries and features removed to make Tiny11 lean.\u00a0 <strong>ChromeOS<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chromeenterprise.google\/intl\/en_uk\/os\/\">ChromeOS <\/a>is Google\u2019s open-source operating system, mainly preinstalled in Chromebooks. While you can find workarounds to install it on your laptop, you may experience compatibility problems.\u00a0 However, <a href=\"https:\/\/chromeenterprise.google\/intl\/en_uk\/os\/chromeosflex\/\"> ChromeOS Flex <\/a> is available for every computer and provides the full suite of ChromeOS features, except support for Android apps. ChromeOS is ideal for light everyday use if you mostly depend on Google\u2019s and third-party web applications. It\u2019s not great for gaming, running Adobe software, or using other Windows- and macOS-based applications.<\/p>\n<h3>Staying on Windows 10<\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019ve explained why staying on Windows 10 may not be a good idea. However, you still have a few options if you want to stick with the OS even after the end-of-support date.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Using Microsoft\u2019s ESU subscription<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Microsoft announced good news about its <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/windows-it-pro-blog\/plan-for-windows-10-eos-with-windows-11-windows-365-and-esu\/ba-p\/4000414\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> Extended Security Updates program <\/a> on December 5, 2023. The not-so-good news is that users will have to pay.<\/p>\n<p>The company will deploy security updates for 3 years on a <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/windows-it-pro-blog\/when-to-use-windows-10-extended-security-updates\/ba-p\/4102628\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> subscription plan <\/a> that doubles every year. The program does not include bug fixes for issues not caused by the updates themselves and technical support.<\/p>\n<p>Windows Enterprise customers who intend to use the traditional license will fork out $61 in the first. This figure implies that they\u2019ll pay $122 the next year and $244 in the final year, a total of $427. Customers using Microsoft cloud-based update management solutions, such as Windows Autopatch and Microsoft Intune, will pay a total of $315 ($45 + $90 + $180).<\/p>\n<p>Windows 10 Education Edition users will pay $7 total ($1 + $2 + $4). Microsoft has not announced prices for regular consumers yet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Using a third-party solution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After end of life of Windows 10, users can also go for third-party solutions, such as 0patch. That said, 0patch\u2019s free version only installs 0-day patches. You\u2019ll have to pay a <a href=\"https:\/\/0patch.com\/pricing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"> yearly fee <\/a> for the main post- Windows 10 end-of-support patches.<\/p>\n<h2>Windows 10 End of Support: Are You Prepared?<\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, your security should inform your decision. Our recommendation is to migrate to Windows 11 if you can. However, if you choose to stick around after the Windows 10 end-of-life date, ensure you make security provisions. Keep running formidable antivirus programs, use competent firewalls, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/digital-privacy-tips-on-how-to-protect-yourself-on-the-internet\/\">avoid visiting questionable websites <\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Is it safe to stay with Windows 10?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tAfter end of life of Windows 10, it will no doubt be more vulnerable without security updates. You can use antivirus programs, third-party patches, or subscribe to Microsoft\u2019s ESU to stay protected. You should also practice safe internet usage.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can I use Windows 10 after 2025?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes, Windows 10 will continue working after the end-of-support date.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">What happens after the Windows 10 22H2 end of life?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tMicrosoft will stop sending any kind of update.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can I upgrade to Windows 11 for free?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes, as long as you have a Windows 10 license, you can make the switch without cost.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Windows 10&#8217;s end of life approaching, it&#8217;s crucial to understand the implications. 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