Microsoft’s widely used operating system, Windows 10, has officially reached its end of life, leaving millions of users vulnerable to security risks. A few days ago, the tech giant issued a warning and urged users to update their PCs to Windows 11.

What is happening to Windows 10?

For decades, Windows has been the go-to operating system for billions of users around the world. While Windows 10 was launched nearly a decade ago, it still holds a significant market share, with Statcounter reporting that it accounted for 43 per cent of the market share in July 2025.

But, from October 14, 2025, onwards, Microsoft says Windows 10 users will no longer get feature or security updates, nor will it offer technical assistance to users. While your Windows 10 machine will work normally, the problem

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