Windows 10 End of Life

Windows 10 End of Life

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. This means no more security updates, patches, or technical support. Any computer still running Windows 10 after this date will be less secure and could put your business at risk.
Plan now to replace any computers running Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro before the October.
Important: If you’re running a LTSC version of Windows 10 Enterprise or Windows 10 IoT, this does not apply to you—you’re still supported.
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Note: Retailer will continue to work on Windows 10 after October

How to Check Windows Version?
  1. On the keyboard, press the Windows key and the letter R together
  2. In the box that appears type winver. Click Ok
  3. Your Windows Version will appear on screen

Info
If the Windows version is Windows 7, see Windows 7 Unsupported

Can I Upgrade to Windows 11?
Microsoft has implemented stricter hardware requirements for upgrading to Windows 11.
Microsoft have created a tool, PC Health Check, to check if your PC is Windows 11 compatible.
  1. Click HERE for a guide on using PC Health Check.
  2. Click HERE to download the PC Health Check tool
After opening the PC Health Check tool, find the 'Introducing Windows 11' banner and click 'Check Now' 
If you are still unsure about updating to Windows 11, you will need to speak to a local IT Technician.
Can I keep Windows 10?
Microsoft has a subscription program for Extended Security Updates to Windows 10 beyond October 2025.
You can find out more about this program HERE

Replace PC
A New PC can be purchased on our website HERE. New PCs will come with Windows 11 or Windows 10 IoT LTSC (still supported).

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