Windows 10 end of support: Extended Security Updates (ESU), Windows 11 hardware requirements, upgrade options
30 septembre 2025 à 14:57
With Windows 10's end of support approaching on October 14, 2025, many organizations and users face critical decisions about their computers' future security and functionality. Microsoft will cease providing essential security updates and technical support for Windows 10, leaving devices vulnerable to emerging cyber threats and compatibility issues. While some users can upgrade to Windows 11, strict hardware requirements, including TPM 2.0 and newer processors, mean many functional computers won't qualify for the transition. Organizations and consumers must now evaluate their options, from purchasing Extended Security Updates (ESU) to exploring alternative operating systems or investing in new hardware. User communities are expressing growing frustration with Microsoft's hardware requirements, viewing them as forced obsolescence that creates unnecessary electronic waste and unfair costs for owners of perfectly functional devices.