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Windows 10 officially ends support on October 14, 2025. Microsoft will not extend this deadline. Users face several options: ignore the deadline (risky), buy a new PC or Windows 365 subscription, switch to Linux or ChromeOS Flex, pay for Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for continued support (pricing varies), or attempt a Windows 11 upgrade despite compatibility checks. Upgrading incompatible PCs to Windows 11 requires workarounds, potentially involving registry edits or using Rufus.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.