end of support 2025

  1. Windows 10 ESU rollout explained: enrollment options and planning

    Microsoft’s slow, staged rollout of the Windows 10 Enroll now (ESU) wizard means the extension lifeline Microsoft promised for legacy PCs is available — but not instantly visible to everyone, and it comes with conditions and caveats that every Windows 10 user should understand before relying on...
  2. Windows 10 EOL Prompts Ramp Up Ahead of October 14, 2025

    Microsoft’s push to move Windows 10 users onto Windows 11 has stepped up a gear: as August’s Patch Tuesday rolls out, an increasingly persistent, full‑screen end‑of‑life banner is appearing on many Windows 10 machines urging immediate action — and in some cases the prompt returns again and again...
  3. Keep Windows 10 Secure After 2025: LTSC, ESU, and Micropatching

    Windows 10’s official servicing clock is winding down, but a growing number of users and enthusiasts are plotting a different route: convert a secondary PC to a Windows 10 LTSC (Long‑Term Servicing Channel) edition or rely on third‑party micropatching to preserve security coverage while avoiding...
  4. Remote Windows 10 to 11 Upgrade Guide for 2025 End of Support

    Remote access can turn a daunting Windows 10 → Windows 11 migration into a methodical, low-stress chore — but the process requires preparation, the right tools, and an understanding of the trade-offs when you must bypass Microsoft’s compatibility checks. The PCWorld guide that inspired this...
  5. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: ESU Options and the Windows 11 Migration Path

    Microsoft's late-summer move to soften the blow of Windows 10's end-of-support is a rare mix of relief and a reminder: the clock is still running. The company has rolled out a consumer-focused Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that gives many Windows 10 users a one-year security lifeline —...
  6. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Lawsuit, ESU Options, and Upgrade Paths

    Microsoft’s announced retirement of Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 has triggered not just user frustration but a formal legal challenge — a single‑plaintiff lawsuit filed in San Diego that asks a court to force Microsoft to keep providing free security updates for Windows 10 until its installed...