Windows 10 support ends tomorrow
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Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14 this week. Here's everything you need to know about how your PC is at risk, and what you can do to remain secure.
Windows 10 has been one of the best and most stable versions of the operating system from Microsoft, and it is no wonder that many users have waited to update to the new Windows 11. Despite its release in 2021, there are still significantly more people running Windows 10.
Select the "Check for updates" button. After a short wait, it will list all available updates for your installation. If you see "Upgrade to Windows 11," select "Download and install" to begin its installation. If you see major Windows 10 version updates instead, you may need to apply those first.
Microsoft typically starts rolling out its annual Windows update around this time of year, and that means the 2025 version is now officially afoot. On Tuesday, the company announced the availability of Windows 11 25H2 to both individuals and organizations. This year, however, the update is designed differently than in the past.
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