"The official deadline is October 14, 2025. Microsoft is not going to back down at the last minute and offer an extension. The hardware requirements aren't going to change, either. So, if you have a laptop or desktop PC that doesn't pass the compatibility checks, Microsoft will block you from upgrading through Windows Update, and they will encourage you to buy a new PC instead."
"Even if you and your business aren't affected by this deadline, it's likely that you have friends and family members who own older PCs that are still perfectly functional but can't be upgraded to Windows 11. They've probably been ignoring warning messages for a few months now, but those messages are going to get more insistent as the deadline approaches. You can help them out by sending them a link to this article."
Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025. Microsoft will not extend the deadline or relax hardware requirements. PCs that fail Windows 11 compatibility checks will be blocked from upgrading via Windows Update and Microsoft will encourage purchasing new hardware. Alternatives exist, including paid Extended Security Updates (ESUs) available by subscription for up to three years and some new methods that can provide security updates for an extra year at no cost. Doing nothing leaves systems exposed. Administrators and users of incompatible Windows 10 PCs must choose an update, upgrade, or replacement approach before the deadline. Help for family and friends may be needed.
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