Despite the dramatic term, "End of Life," Windows 10 will happily continue plugging along. It doesn't suddenly stop working or disappear, nor will your security immediately become useless. It just means that major security patches will no longer be available unless you specifically opt in.

If your computer is still running without issues and meets your needs, you have a few ways to extend its life beyond 2025. Microsoft is now offering enrollment to the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, which allows you to receive critical security patches for an additional year, through October 13, 2026.

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 life, but you can continue using it by enrolling your PC into the ESU program for free.

Support for Windows 10 PCs has ended. Yet online marketplaces are still selling models that don’t meet Microsoft’s requirements for upgrading to Windows 11.

Backing up client computers in Windows Server Essentials is a key step in safeguarding valuable data and maintaining smooth operations. Administrators can easily configure automated backups, monitor backup status, and restore data when needed. This guide ...