Millions of Windows laptops and computers are at risk from today; take these steps immediately
Microsoft has officially ended Windows 10 support. But the biggest question is what will happen to the majority of users who still use the Windows 10 operating system? Users have many questions. Let's explain what will happen with the end of support and what options people have now.
Windows 11 is the company's latest operating system, launched by Microsoft four years ago. However, reports suggest that 41% of users are still using the older operating system, Windows 10.
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Windows 11 Adoption Lower Than Expected
Windows 11 was launched four years ago, but the adoption rate has been slower than the company expected. Even after this time, only 41% of users have migrated from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Windows 11 is Free for Windows 10 Users
The good news is that if you're using a licensed version of Windows 10 and your hardware (i.e., your laptop or PC configuration) is eligible, you can upgrade to Windows 11 for free. The term "licensed version" is used here because many systems in India are still running pirated versions of Windows 10, which are not eligible for the Windows 11 upgrade.
What does the end of Windows 10 support mean?
Although Microsoft has discontinued support for Windows 10, that doesn't mean it will stop working. It will continue to function as it did before, but from today, October 14, 2025, Windows 10 computers will no longer receive feature updates. Furthermore, Microsoft will no longer provide technical support for Windows 10.
Disadvantages of not receiving updates?
The company will no longer release updates or provide technical support for Windows 10. This will obviously put your computer or laptop's security at risk. New threats enter your computer daily via the internet, and without the latest updates, your computer will be unable to detect external threats. This could make these older computers vulnerable to hacking, computer slowdowns, or malware attacks.
What should be the basic system configuration for a Windows 11 upgrade?
1GHz or faster processor
4GB or more RAM
64GB or more hard disk space
DirectX 12 compatible graphics card with WDDM 2.0 driver
High-definition display
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
How to update to Windows 11?
Option 1 - Go to Windows 10's system settings and check for updates. First, clear all pending updates, i.e., download them. After this, if your Windows 10 is eligible for the upgrade, you will see the "Get Windows 11" option. First, back up your computer to an external hard drive and only then upgrade.
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Option 2 - The second option is to download and install Windows 11 from Microsoft's website. To do this, go to the Windows 11 Installation Assistant section on the company's website. Here, you will see the "Download Now" option. This is actually a Windows 11 installation assistant file that you need to install. Follow the steps and make sure that your internet speed remains stable and fast.
What to do if you are not eligible for Windows 11?
If your computer is not eligible for Windows 11, visit this Microsoft page. The company has stated that those who are unable to upgrade to Windows 11 will be given extended support. Although this is limited, you will definitely receive security updates for one year. This is called ESU, or Extended Security Updates. Its timeline is that security updates will be available only in special cases until October 13, 2026, after which it will be permanently discontinued.
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