They’ve closed down these “windows” for the last time. As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft’s Windows 10 has reached the end of its usable life, prompting an outpouring of tributes from tech-heads devastated over the operating system’s retirement.

Windows 10 support ends in October 2025. Find out what that means for users of the operating system, and how to upgrade to Windows 11.

From 14 Oct 2025, Microsoft ends free support for Windows 10, used by 40% of users worldwide. Without updates, devices risk malware and cyberattacks. Users can upgrade to Windows 11, pay for extended protection,

Windows 10 life support ends Oct. 14, when Microsoft stops providing free free security updates, bug fixes, or technical support for the operating system.

Windows 10 has reached end of support (EOS) on October 14, 2025, but the operating system is still running on millions of devices.

Look outside the Microsoft ecosystem and consider trying out alternative operating systems – platforms that continue to be safe from external threats and make your PC perform at its finest.

Microsoft is today officially pulling the plug on Windows 10 - its 10-year-old operating system that still runs hundreds of thousands of computers in New Z

Windows 11 offers a major upgrade with a refreshed, modern interface designed for ease of use and making multitasking even easier.

It’s the end of the road for routine support for the aging operating system, but businesses can continue to pay for security updates for the next three years.