Windows 10 has been one of Microsoft's biggest successes, powering millions of PCs for nearly a decade, but its time is coming to an end. In the coming days, the company will officially retire the operating system and shift its focus entirely to Windows 11 and future releases.
For those still running Windows 10, the transition may feel uncertain. Will your computer suddenly stop working? How long will apps like Microsoft 365 or Edge continue to be supported? What about ongoing security protections? The answers aren't always straightforward, and Microsoft's policies include some surprising details that many users may not be aware of.
