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Mauro Huculak

Windows 10 End of Life: 3 options to keep using your PC without losing your data

Windows 10 ESU enrolled.

The life of Windows 10 is expected to end on October 14, 2025, after ten long years, and this means that Microsoft will stop providing maintenance and security updates, as well as technical support.

This "end of life" milestone doesn't mean your computer will suddenly stop working. However, it does mean that staying on Windows 10 will (eventually) leave your device vulnerable to security threats and software and hardware compatibility issues. If you want to continue using your computer in a secure manner, you'll need to take action now, whether that means enrolling in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, upgrading supported hardware to Windows 11, or finding alternative paths for unsupported devices.

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