Microsoft to End Windows 10 Support on Oct 14, 2025

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, leaving millions of devices worldwide without routine security patches, feature updates or technical fixes unless users take additional steps to remain protected. The company says devices running Windows 10 will continue to operate after that date but will no longer receive the full suite of operating system updates that guard against newly discovered vulnerabilities.

Microsoft executive Yusuf Mehdi outlined transition options in a company statement, and the company is offering an Extended Security Updates program to bridge the gap for users who cannot upgrade immediately. Consumer coverage runs from October 15, 2025, through October 13, 2026, and can be obtained three ways: enabling Windows Backup to sync settings to a Microsoft account, redeeming Microsoft Rewards points, or purchasing an annual subscription for about $30 per device. For business customers the price is about $61 per device per year, renewable for up to three years. Microsoft also said cloud-based Windows 11 Cloud PCs and Windows 365 virtual machines will receive ESU at no additional charge.

Microsoft emphasized that Microsoft Defender Antivirus...