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Warning to all Windows users that popular software will soon be considered obsolete

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Published 11:37 14 Oct 2024 GMT+1

Warning to all Windows users that popular software will soon be considered obsolete

Time is running out

Rebekah Jordan

Rebekah Jordan

It's a sad day when pieces of our childhood fade away.

Thankfully, thanks to tools like Google’s hidden collection of retro games, emulators, and Sony bringing back classic PlayStation games, we can still relive those good old days.

But here's another announcement that might make you feel old.

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Microsoft has just confirmed that Windows 10 is coming to an end.

Exactly one year from today (October 14th 2025), Windows 10 support will stop.

According to Microsoft's official website: "After 14 October 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10."

SOPA Images / Contributor / Getty
SOPA Images / Contributor / Getty

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Your PC will still work, but it will be more vulnerable to malware and viruses.

With that in mind, you have some options to consider. First off, do you have a computer that supports Windows 11?

If you do and you want to upgrade, here's how:

  • Select the Start button
  • Click Settings
  • Select Update & Security
  • Choose Windows Update
  • Click Check for updates

If the upgrade is available, just download and install it. This might take some time so best do so when you're not planning to use your device.

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Alternatively, if you think it might be time for a new device altogether, you can buy a laptop or computer that already has Windows 11 installed.

Of course, some people might not want to make the jump into Windows 11 just yet.

A YouTube video from ExplainingComputers offers options for those not looking to upgrade, such as downloading another operating system.

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Linux or Google's ChromiumOS, for example, are reliable Windows replacements that each have their own benefits. Switching over to a Mac is also an option as users can experience a new system with Apple's latest iOS.

However, for those wanting to stick to Windows 10, Barnatt warns that the lack of security updates will leave your system more at risk.

So using things like online banking or anything that requires you to put in your credit card details would be 'unwise.'

To protect your device, the tech expert recommends running your Windows 10 computer in offline mode so your device to minimise the risk.

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Luckily, Microsoft has announced it will also sell extended security updates (ESU) that 'will keep Windows 10 secure for up to three years.'

And this won't just be available enterprise users like previous models as the company is making ESU available to education institutions and home users.

According to Barnatt: "The price of ESUs will double every year and different prices will be charged to different customer groups."

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