Windows 10 support pages now warn of end of support

Support for Windows 10 will end in less than a year, and Microsoft wants to make sure you know. The company now states on its support pages that updates for the operating system will end.

“After October 14, 2025 Microsoft will no longer offer free updates through Windows UpdateIn the title added to the support pages, Microsoft informs Microsoft. “Your computer will continue to work, but we recommend upgrading to Windows 11,” the company continues.

THE New warning banner added to hundreds of Windows 10 support pagesThis is all about the end of system support.

Even if there are no updates, your computer will continue to operate normally. But as time goes by, the risk of becoming a target of malware that exploits weaknesses in the operating system increases.

In addition, the end of Microsoft support also signals to component and peripheral brands that the system is already at the end of its operation. Therefore, it encourages them to stop providing driver updates.

The solution is to upgrade to Windows 11

The best alternative for those smart about keeping up with feature updates and security patches Switching to Windows 11. Updating is relatively simple, but your computer must meet minimum operating system requirements.

Many of the new platform’s requirements exclude very old computers from the support list. In this case, the solution is to buy a new computer.

Other option is to pay Extended Security Updates (ESU is its English abbreviation). The package costs $30 (R$180.90 in direct conversion) and ensures that the computer is protected for a while longer with security patches.