(KTLA) – After 10 years, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.

“It’s a big deal that Windows 10 is coming to its end of life, end of support. It’s been 10 years, and that’s the lifespan that Microsoft usually gives to operating systems,” said Dan Ackerman, editor in chief of MicroCenter News.

Without updates, computers can be left vulnerable.

“That means that going forward, bad actors will start to look for new vulnerabilities and try to exploit them. So if you’re not getting these security updates, your system is going to be more vulnerable,” he said.

The good news? You have options.

The first – and easiest – is to upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft offers a free PC Health Check app that shows if your computer qualifies.

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