\”Have you made a decision about what to do with your Windows 10 PCs as they approach their official end-of-support date in less than a year? Additionally, find out why Windows 11 requires a TPM and how to work around it.
There are some individuals who believe that Microsoft will extend the deadline at the last minute. However, this is not the case. The end date is clearly stated on the Microsoft Support document listing products retiring or reaching the end of support in 2025. If you are hoping for an extension, you may be disappointed.
The schedule is outlined in Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy, available on the Microsoft Lifecycle page. Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, with the current version, 22H2, being the final version. After this date, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, or assisted support.
If you have Windows 10 PCs that do not meet the stringent hardware compatibility requirements of Windows 11, you have five options:
1. Ignore the end-of-support deadline and continue running the unsupported operating system, risking security exploits.
2. Purchase a new PC or rent a virtual PC through Windows 365.
3. Replace Windows with a Linux distribution or ChromeOS Flex.
4. Pay for Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for Windows 10.
5. Upgrade your ‘incompatible’ hardware to Windows 11 by making necessary configuration changes.
Each option has its pros and cons, so choose the one that best suits your needs and preferences.\”