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February 18, 2025

Windows 10 Approaches Its End of Life: What You Need to Know

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will reach its end of support on October 14, 2025, meaning it will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. Users will be left vulnerable to malware and other cyber threats, and existing system issues will remain unresolved. Microsoft recommends upgrading to Windows 11, which offers new features, improved performance, and enhanced security. Users can upgrade to Windows 11 through Windows Update if their devices meet the system requirements. If not, they may need to consider new hardware. While Windows 10 will still receive security updates until the end of support date, it will not receive new features, prompting users to plan their migration to avoid security risks. It is advised to back up important data before transitioning to ensure a smooth upgrade process.

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October 1, 2024

Windows 11 market share climbs to a new all-time high of 33.37%

As of September 2024, Windows 11 has a market share of 33.37%, an increase of 1.74 percentage points from the previous month and a rise of 9.73 points from September 2023. Windows 10 holds a market share of 62.79%, down 1.35 points from the previous month and down 8.83 points year-over-year. The combined market share of Windows 10 and 11 is 96.16%. Windows 7 has a market share of 2.85%, while Windows 8.1 and Windows XP have shares of 0.36% and 0.34%, respectively.

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September 5, 2024

Microsoft has a big Windows 10 problem, and only one year to solve it

Windows 10 will reach its end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, after a support lifecycle of 10 years. Most editions of Windows 10, including Home, Pro, Pro Workstation, Enterprise, and Education, will stop receiving updates after this date, posing security risks without an Extended Security Updates (ESU) subscription. Windows 10 Enterprise Long Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) editions will also end support in 2025. Currently, around 60% of Windows PCs, or over 700 million devices, are still running Windows 10. Users likely to remain on Windows 10 include those with incompatible hardware, corporate environments that have just transitioned to Windows 10, and longtime enthusiasts resistant to Windows 11. Microsoft may offer paid options for continued security updates, similar to past practices with Windows XP and Windows 7. Users have limited options, such as switching to alternative operating systems, upgrading to Windows 11 without official support, or continuing with Windows 10 despite potential vulnerabilities.