The end of the Windows 10 era
Today, 14 October 2025, Microsoft officially stops supporting the operating system Windows 10. This means that users are more will not receive free updates, security fixes and patches, that protect computers from modern cyber threats.
The company emphasises that the OS itself will continue to work, but risk of infection with malware, phishing or viruses will grow every month.
Microsoft advises to upgrade to Windows 11
Developers urge users to switch to Windows 11, which receives regular updates, has improved protection, optimised energy consumption and updated interface design.
For enterprises and government agencies, Microsoft offers paid extended support (Extended Security Updates) - It will continue for several more years, but only for a fee.
What to do for Windows 10 users
Experts advise checking whether your computer supports Windows 11 or considering switching to other operating systems, such as Linux distributions for office work.
If you're still on Windows 10, you need to:
Create regular backups;
use a third-party antivirus;
do not install suspicious applications or updates from unofficial sources.
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