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Shaneenw
Iron Contributor
Aug 07, 2025

What are other Windows 10 users doing when support ends?

 

I’m seeing a few options such as purchasing the Microsoft extended protection or 0patch. I work for a small nonproft charitable organization and migrating to Linux is not an option because too many people are stuck in the Windows world and we have too many files in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. I use both Linux Mint and antiX at home along with Libre0ffice, but those aren’t viable options for our workplace.

A few staff members have Windows 11 but there are a handful of us using older laptops that aren’t upgradable. Buying new laptops for us would be too expensive so we’ll have to look at continuing with Windows 10 and examine the options.

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  • bsharma's avatar
    bsharma
    Copper Contributor

    No worries if you have genuine Windows 10 OS - Good news here!

    Do you know that Microsoft extended Windows 10 support already till October 13 - 2026 with ESU - extended security updates.

    So, update your Windows 10 OS and enjoy 1 more year with Microsoft Windows 10 OS and hope during this 1 year you will be able to buy some compatible machine and Windows OS.

  • Spimsown's avatar
    Spimsown
    Iron Contributor

    When support for Windows 10 officially ends, typically scheduled for October 14, 2025, many users and organizations plan their next steps to ensure continued security, stability, and productivity.

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