For PC owners clinging to Windows 10 past its official support lifecycle, Microsoft’s recent announcement on Extended Security Updates (ESU) eligibility lands as both a relief and a critical pivot point in the Windows ecosystem. Contrary to prior uncertainty, Microsoft has now formally confirmed...
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As enterprises worldwide approach the looming October 2025 deadline for Windows 10 end of support, a fresh landscape of both progress and peril has emerged, according to newly released data from ControlUp’s Windows 11 Readiness report. The study, which analyzed over one million enterprise...
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As Microsoft’s end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 looms on October 14, a new study by ControlUp reveals a landscape of significant, if uneven, progress among enterprises migrating to Windows 11—a transition shaping IT strategy for organizations across the globe. With only four months...
The impending end of support for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 has set the stage for a transformative shift across business environments, prompting organisations of all sizes to rethink their IT strategies and accelerate adoption of newer, more secure systems. As the clock ticks down on Windows...
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The clock is ticking for millions of Windows users globally, as Microsoft has officially confirmed that support for Windows 10 will come to a close in just four months, ending on October 14, 2025. This transition marks a significant turning point for the Windows ecosystem—a platform still relied...
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Microsoft has announced that it will end free support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After this date, the company will no longer provide software support, critical bug fixes, or security patches for the operating system. This cessation of support means that Windows 10 users will be more...
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As Windows 10 approaches its official end-of-support date in October 2025, businesses that still rely on this enduring operating system are facing a critical juncture: modernization or risk. While it’s tempting for organizations to delay upgrades due to cost, complexity, or simple inertia, the...
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Windows 10’s end of support date—October 14, 2025—has long hovered over hundreds of millions of PCs as a looming deadline, usually signaling an abrupt halt to vital security patches and updates. However, Microsoft’s new tool for “free” Extended Security Updates (ESU) is poised to radically...
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For millions of users around the world, the approaching end-of-support date for Windows 10 is less a technical footnote than a looming deadline with real-life stakes. Microsoft’s official withdrawal of mainstream support for Windows 10 is set for October 14, 2025—a move that marks a pivotal...
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In an unexpected but potentially welcome move for millions of users worldwide, Microsoft has announced an extension of free security updates for Windows 10 into 2026—with critical caveats that complicate what initially seems like generous news. As the official end-of-support date for Windows 10...
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Microsoft has announced a significant development for Windows 10 users approaching the operating system's end-of-support date on October 14, 2025. The company is offering a one-year Extended Security Update (ESU) program at no cost to personal users who apply, providing a crucial lifeline for...
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Microsoft's announcement to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, has prompted the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) to issue an advisory urging users to upgrade to Windows 11 to mitigate potential security risks.
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As Microsoft draws the curtain on Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, more than a billion PC users face a pivotal moment: whether to upgrade, pay for temporary security, or risk running unsupported software in a world teeming with sophisticated cyber threats. Windows 10’s retirement isn’t a...
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As Microsoft edges closer to the end of mainstream support for Windows 10, the June 2025 non-security preview update—KB5061087, OS Build 19045.6036—delivers critical quality improvements aimed at stabilizing the user experience for those committed to Windows 10 version 22H2 across Home, Pro...
Amid the approach of Windows 10’s final stretch before end-of-life, Microsoft has released the June 2025 non-security preview update—KB5061087 (OS Build 19045.6036)—for Windows 10 version 22H2. This update, applicable to Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions, offers a...
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Few modern computing dilemmas stir as much debate among seasoned Windows users as the looming end-of-support deadline for Windows 10. As Microsoft prepares to sunset its wildly popular operating system in October, millions are confronted with uneasy decisions: upgrade to Windows 11—if their...
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Windows 11 users face an increasingly urgent reality as Microsoft confirms that System Restore points—vital lifelines for troubleshooting and undoing system changes—are now subject to a firm 60-day deletion policy. This marks an official departure from previous, longer retention periods in...
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As the countdown continues toward the end of Windows 10 support, the global PC landscape is witnessing an unmistakable paradigm shift: Windows 11 is finally on track to overtake its predecessor in worldwide market share. For months, Microsoft’s latest desktop operating system has trailed just...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, businesses are at a pivotal juncture. Transitioning to Windows 11 Pro is not merely a routine upgrade; it's a strategic move that can redefine an organization's IT infrastructure, enhance security, and boost productivity...
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As the October end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 approaches, organizations around the world face a pivotal moment—one that not only calls for action but also presents deep challenges, opportunities, and crucial decisions about risk, resource allocation, and technology adoption. Among...
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