Microsoft has officially ended support for Windows 10 as of Tuesday, October 14, 2025, bringing to a close all free updates, security patches, and technical assistance for the widely used operating system.
The move affects millions of users globally, raising cybersecurity concerns for those who continue using the outdated software. After the end-of-support date, Windows 10 devices will no longer receive protection against emerging threats, leaving them increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks.
Microsoft has urged users to migrate to Windows 11, which it says meets the current demands for heightened security by default. According to data from Statcounter, 43 of the worlds 1.4 billion Windows devices were still running Windows 10 as of July 2025. In the U.K., consumer group estimates that 21 million people are still using the operating system.
