Microsoft this week sent alerts to hundreds of millions of people who still use the Windows 10 operating system, advising them to upgrade to Windows 11 or sign up for extended service updates.
A 60-day notice that was sent to Windows 10 users through the operating system’s update program says that those who have Windows 10 Home, Pro, Pro Education, and Pro for Workstations will not receive any crucial security updates starting on Oct. 14, 2025.
A bulletin released on Microsoft’s website on Aug. 14 also signaled that within 60 days, it will end servicing support and that users should upgrade to Windows 11.
“The October 2025 monthly security update will be the last update available for these versions. After this date, devices running these versions will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats,” Microsoft said in its alert….