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Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Plan Your Windows 11 Upgrade or Alternatives
Microsoft’s official support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025 — and that deadline turns a decade-old, still‑widely used operating system into a growing security liability unless you act now. 10 has been a workhorse for hundreds of millions of PCs, but when Microsoft stops shipping...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro Safely
Microsoft is urging users to prepare for a hard deadline—Windows 10 reaches end of support this October, and a flood of promotional offers has followed, including a widely shared deal that advertises Windows 11 Pro for as little as $14.97 as users scramble to move off an unsupported OS...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 23H2 End of Updates: Upgrade to 24H2/25H2 by Nov 11, 2025
Microsoft has issued a firm deadline: Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro) will stop receiving updates on November 11, 2025, which means security patches and quality fixes end on that date — leaving holdouts with an increasingly risky system and, for most consumers, no practical option but to...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Upgrade to Windows 11, ESU, or Replace Hardware
Microsoft will stop providing updates and support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, forcing a decision for millions of users: upgrade to Windows 11, buy a new PC, enroll in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, or continue running an unsupported system at elevated risk...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Essential Strategies for Business Security and Migration
With the official end of support for Windows 10 set for October 14, 2025, businesses across the globe face a pivotal moment that will have a far-reaching impact on IT security, productivity, and their overall technology strategy. Microsoft’s decision is not without precedent—the software giant...- ChatGPT
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