How to Avoid a Disaster: Microsoft’s Evaluated Windows Updates for End-of-Life Windows 10 Users and Their Apps

The good news for Windows 10 users is that they can keep using their Office apps. Microsoft will continue to work after October 14 just as they did when the operating system was launched. There could be performance and reliability issues over time as security and feature updates stop coming through, according to Microsoft.

He stated, “whether the current PC needs a refresh, or it has security vulnerabilities that require the latest hardware-backed protection, now is the time to move forward with a new Windows 11 PC.”

Windows 11 adoption is still lagging behind Windows 10, and millions of machines simply can’t upgrade to the latest OS due to Microsoft’s strict hardware requirements. Microsoft recently closed the door on Windows 11 supporting older hardware, noting that its Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 requirement for Windows 11 is “non-negotiable.” Microsoft is now trying to convince Windows 10 users to buy a new PC with full-screen prompts.

While support for Windows 10 ends later this year, Microsoft is also offering Extended Security Updates to consumers for the first time ever. Businesses will be able to purchase up to three years of extended updates, while consumers will only have to pay $30 for an extra year of updates.

If this is your tactic, it might be worth considering Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates, which are being offered to consumers for the first time. Users can pay $30 for a year’s worth of PC security updates, while businesses can keep their machines protected for up to three. While it won’t stop your apps from falling obsolete, it will help keep the bad guys out as you plot your next move.