Windows 10 reached its official end of support on October 14, 2025. This means Microsoft no longer provides security updates, feature updates, or technical assistance for most editions of Windows 10. While your PC will still function, continuing to use it without updates increases the risk of security vulnerabilities, viruses, and malware.
Key impacts after EOL:
No more security patches or bug fixes.
Microsoft 365 Apps support on Windows 10 also ended on the same date, though security updates for these apps will continue until October 10, 2028.
Older Office versions like Office 2016 and Office 2019 are no longer supported, and Office 2021/2024 will run but without official support.
Options to stay secure:
Upgrade to Windows 11 – Free for eligible devices running Windows 10 version 22H2 that meet the minimum hardware requirements. Check eligibility via: Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates.
Purchase a new PC with Windows 11 pre-installed – Recommended if your current hardware is incompatible.
Enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program – Available for consumers needing up to one extra year of security updates beyond October 14, 2025.
Migrate data – Use Windows Backup to transfer files, settings, and apps to a new device.
Special cases:
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC and certain long-term servicing editions have extended timelines, with some supported until January 2032.
Enterprise and Education editions of Windows 10 version 1809 LTSC are supported until January 9, 2029.
Recommendation: If your device is eligible, upgrade to Windows 11 as soon as possible to maintain security compliance and access to new features. If not, consider ESU enrollment as a temporary measure while planning a hardware refresh.