Important News: Microsoft will NO LONGER support Windows 10 after October 2025. While these PCs will still work after the official end date of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide product key free services that keep your device working properly and securely. These services include:
- Security updates
- Non-security updates
- Technical support
Why Is This Important For Business Owners?
- Security Risks: Without regular updates, your computer will become more vulnerable to viruses, malware and hackers. This could put your business data at risk, which is why upgrading to a newer version of Windows is crucial.
- Software Compatibility: Many software programs are updated regularly to work with the latest operating systems. After Windows 10 reaches its end of life, some of your favorite programs might not work as smoothly or could stop working altogether.
- Compliance Issues: If your business deals with sensitive information or follows strict regulations, using an outdated operating system will lead to compliance issues. It’s important to stay current to avoid potential fines or legal problems.
What Are Your Options?
Microsoft encourages users to migrate to the latest version before the end-of-life date. This can present challenges for some PC owners, as not all devices currently running Windows 10 are compatible with Windows 11.
If your device isn’t compatible with Windows 11, you have a few options.
- Purchase a new PC that is compatible
- Pay Microsoft for additional Windows 10 security updates (available for up to three years after October 2025)
- Ignore the deadline (we CANNOT recommend this one!)
Planning Ahead
It’s important to be proactive about the transition. There has been some discussion that Microsoft will extend the deadline, but that’s not a strategy you want to bet your business on. You don’t want to wait to take action until you’re out of options and time.
The best step is to work with Adept Solutions to determine what option makes sense for your organization. If your computers are fairly new, paying for ongoing security updates might make sense. If your devices are older and nearing the end of their life anyway, new PCs could be the way to go.
Need guidance in making the right decision, get in touch with our team. We’ll be able to map out the next steps to take to start transitioning to Windows 11 efficiently.
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