End Of Support
The latest End Of Support coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Upgrade to Windows 11, Use ESU, or Replace Your PC
With the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 rapidly approaching, millions of users face a critical decision: upgrade to Windows 11, enroll in the Extended Security Update (ESU)...
Windows 10's October 2025 Deadline Nears: Consumer Reports Intervenes on Behalf of Stranded Users
Microsoft’s October 14, 2025, cutoff for Windows 10 support is non-negotiable — but a high-profile consumer watchdog is demanding that the company soften the blow for the millions of devices left...
Flyoobe 1.10.2: Install Windows 11 on Unsupported PCs Without TPM and Remove Bloatware
With Windows 10 support ending on October 14, 2025, Flyoobe 1.10.2 emerges as an all-in-one utility for owners of older, officially unsupported PCs to upgrade to Windows 11 while shedding AI features...
No Office ESU: Your Windows 10 and Office 2016/2019 Survival Plan for October 14
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop delivering security updates, bug fixes, and technical support for Windows 10 version 22H2 and the perpetual-license editions of Office 2016 and Office...
Windows 11's Market Share Rollercoaster: Why It Dipped in August and What You Should Do Before October 14
Windows 11's brief reign as the most-used desktop Windows version came to an abrupt halt in August 2025. After StatCounter data showed the new OS edging past Windows 10 in July, the latest figures...
Steam Sets January 2026 Deadline: 32-Bit Windows Support Ends, 0.01% of Players Affected
Valve has confirmed that the Steam client will stop receiving updates on 32-bit versions of Windows starting January 1, 2026, according to a report from Twisted Voxel citing the company. The move...
Windows 10 Support Ends October 14: What the New Trade-In Link and $30 ESU Mean for You
Microsoft has quietly inserted a blunt new prompt into Windows Update: “Learn about options to trade-in or recycle your PC.” It’s a direct, no-nonsense message that appears when the operating...
Windows 10’s End-of-Support Countdown Is Real—Here’s How to Switch to Linux Mint Without the Headaches
Windows 10 will stop receiving security updates on October 14, 2025. For millions of users whose hardware can’t—or won’t—run Windows 11, Linux Mint has quietly become the most practical...
81% of Aussie SMBs Paste Confidential Data Into Free AI Tools, HP Study Warns
A survey commissioned by HP and Microsoft has found that 81% of Australian small and medium businesses using free generative AI tools regularly submit confidential company information through them,...
Windows 10’s October 2025 Deadline: A Grassroots Toolkit Offers a Rescue Plan for Millions of Unsupported PCs
The Restart Project, a community-driven repair advocacy group, has published a free new toolkit designed to help local tech volunteers keep aging but still-functional Windows 10 computers secure and...
Windows 10 Support Ends October 2025: Here’s How to Check Your Hardware Right Now
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop shipping security updates for Windows 10. That’s not a suggestion to upgrade—it’s a hard deadline. If your PC can’t run Windows 11, you’ll either...
Windows 10 Support Ends in October 2025: Use These Built-In Tools to Check Your PC’s Upgrade Readiness Now
Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, leaving millions of PCs without security updates unless their owners take action. The first step toward deciding whether to upgrade to...