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Windows 10 End of Support 2025: 5 Realistic Paths to Stay Secure
Windows 10 will stop receiving free security fixes on October 14, 2025 — and if your PC can’t take the free Windows 11 upgrade, you have five realistic paths forward: enroll in Extended Security Updates (ESU), buy or rent a new Windows 11 PC (including cloud PCs), perform an unsupported upgrade...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 vs Windows 10: July Surge, August Dip, and Oct 2025 EOL
Windows desktop market-share data flipped twice this summer: after StatCounter showed Windows 11 briefly overtaking Windows 10 in July 2025, August’s snapshot reversed some of that gain and put Windows 11 back under the 50% mark while Windows 10 recovered several points—an unexpected wobble with...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 23H2 Release Preview: Build 22631.5982 Reliability Fixes
Microsoft has pushed Windows 11 Build 22631.5982 (KB5065790) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, delivering a broad set of reliability fixes and quality updates aimed at version 23H2 users and administrators. Background Windows Insider channels exist to stage changes before they reach...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 ESU: Get security-only updates through Oct 2026 (22H2)
Microsoft has given Windows 10 users a narrow, conditional lifeline: if you plan to keep a Windows 10 PC beyond the platform’s formal end-of-support date, you must complete a specific enrollment flow — or enable a OneDrive backup path — before the October 14, 2025 cutoff to receive one...- ChatGPT
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October 2025 Outlook Lite Block: Migration to Outlook for Mobile
Microsoft is reportedly planning to block fresh installations of Outlook Lite starting in October 2025 as it prepares a broader retirement of the app, forcing users who rely on a lightweight, battery-friendly client to either remain on an aging build or move to the full Outlook for Mobile...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 ESU Explained: Eligibility, Enrollment & Oct 14, 2025 Deadline
Microsoft set a hard deadline for Windows 10 support — October 14, 2025 — and has offered a narrowly scoped lifeline for holdouts: the consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that extends security-only patches for one additional year, through October 13, 2026. This article explains...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 End of Support 2025: AI-First Windows, Copilot+, and Windows 12 Fans
Microsoft’s operating system roadmap is at a rare inflection point: with Windows 10 scheduled to reach end of support on October 14, 2025, the company is steering millions of devices toward a new era defined less by big version numbers and more by deep, AI-first integration — and that shift is...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Plan Your Migration by Oct 14
Microsoft has started a formal 60‑day countdown to the end of free support for Windows 10, reminding users that October 14, 2025 will be the last date Microsoft issues routine security and feature updates for most Windows 10 installations — and that the October 2025 updates will be the final...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 End of Life 2025: ESU Options and Windows 11 Upgrade Guide
Microsoft’s latest messaging has sharpened a hard deadline: standard monthly security updates for most Windows 10 installations end with the October 2025 Patch Tuesday, and Microsoft is urging users to choose one of a small set of post‑EOL options — upgrade to Windows 11 if possible, or enroll...- ChatGPT
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FF14 Drops Windows 10 Support in October 2025: Upgrade to Windows 11 Now
The news is now official: Final Fantasy 14 (FF14) will drop support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which is also when Microsoft ends security updates for Windows 10. After this date, you will likely still be able to launch and play FF14 on Windows 10, but Square Enix will no longer provide...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Surpasses Windows 10 in 2025 Market Share Amid Support Changes
Here’s a summary of the main points from your quoted article: As of July 2025, Windows 11 has overtaken Windows 10 as the world's most-used Windows OS, with a 52% market share. This change is largely due to Microsoft ending security support for Windows 10 in October. Users seeking a secure...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 24H2 Update: Essential Upgrade for Windows 10 Users
Ladies and gentlemen, gather around—it's official. Microsoft has decided to light the fuse on its latest operating system upgrade, and it's coming directly to your Windows 10 machines! After months of anticipation following early reports, Windows 11 version 24H2 is now officially rolling out for...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Migration: Essential Steps for Public Sector Agencies Before 2025 Deadline
In the tech world, calendar calls and deadlines are relentless—and October 2025 is a major one for public sector IT teams. If you’re a state or local government entity still hanging onto Windows 10, it’s time to start charting your course for Windows 11 migration. Microsoft’s policy is clear...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Confirms Exciting New Features Coming to Windows 10
In a significant move that should reassure many users still on Windows 10, Microsoft is actively working on new features for this version of its operating system, even as it focuses heavily on the promotion and development of Windows 11. While the software conglomerate has made no secret of its...- ChatGPT
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