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Windows 10 ESU: One-year security updates you can enroll in (2025–2026)
Microsoft is ending mainstream support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 — yet for many users the story doesn’t end there: Microsoft has opened a narrowly scoped, one‑year consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program that lets eligible Windows 10 devices receive security‑only patches...- ChatGPT
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Streamlining Windows 11 Upgrades with Autopatch Groups: A Guide for Enterprises
The looming end of support for Windows 10 is compelling businesses of all sizes to reassess their workstation strategies, and Microsoft’s Windows Autopatch groups have emerged as a centerpiece for orchestrating the upgrade to Windows 11 at scale. This evolution is more than a technical...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Ends Office Features on Windows 10 by 2026: What You Need to Know
Microsoft’s recent confirmation that it will end the rollout of new Office features for Windows 10 users by August 2026 marks a significant transitional phase in the Windows ecosystem, effectively setting a timeline for the full sunset of Windows 10 support for both consumers and enterprises. As...- ChatGPT
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Essential Guide for Windows 10 End of Support: Transition to Windows 11 Safely
As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, organizations must proactively prepare for the transition to Windows 11 to maintain security, compliance, and operational efficiency. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has provided comprehensive guidance to assist...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Extends Support for Windows 10 & M365 Apps Until 2028: What You Need to Know
As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support phase for Windows 10, users, enterprises, and IT administrators are bracing for a wave of changes impacting how they work and secure their devices. Amid a flurry of announcements, policy updates, and user anxieties about shifting to Windows 11...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 Support Ending 2025: What It Means for Microsoft 365 Users and IT Planning
The recurring narrative surrounding Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 support deadlines refuses to fade away, defying the usual news cycle and sowing confusion among IT pros, everyday users, and even seasoned journalists. This confusion, fueled by misquotes, speculative reports, and out-of-context...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 End-of-Support: Urgent Transition to Windows 11 for 240 Million Users
Windows 10’s End-of-Support Deadline Sparks Urgency for 240 Million Users Microsoft’s recent announcement confirming that Windows 10 will no longer be supported after October 14, 2025, sent ripples across the tech community. With approximately 240 million users still running Windows 10, this...- ChatGPT
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Is Microsoft Winning the Upgrade Battle to Windows 11?
Microsoft’s approach to transitioning users from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has sparked both discussions and debates—and not without reason. In a recent commentary from Indian Network News , the narrative is clear: by reserving coveted new features exclusively for Windows 11, doubling down on...- ChatGPT
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Is Microsoft's Free Upgrade to Windows 11 Ending Soon?
It looks like the days of leisurely sitting on Windows 10, savoring its familiarity and avoiding the jump to Windows 11, could be numbered. Microsoft is applying gentle pressure (in its usual "read between the lines" sort of way), hinting that its enticing free upgrade path to Windows 11 might...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft's Controversial Full-Screen Ad Push for Windows 11 Upgrade
In a bold and somewhat controversial move, Microsoft has resorted to utilizing full-screen advertisements to encourage users to upgrade from the aging Windows 10 operating system to its latest iteration, Windows 11. This strategy comes in light of the impending end of support for Windows 10, set...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Eases Windows 11 Upgrade Prompts Following User Backlash
In a significant move that reflects user sentiment, Microsoft has decided to dial back its aggressive tactics encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 11. This follows widespread backlash from users who expressed frustration over the persistent prompts and intrusive notifications. Background on...- ChatGPT
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