"In early 2023, Microsoft announced that it would end all official support for Windows 10 in 2025, giving users just over two years to migrate to Windows 11. As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft officially ceased regular updates and security patches for Windows 10, marking the end of its 10-year run, while leaving millions of users seeking alternatives. Also: New laptop? How to wipe your old Windows PC clean before getting rid of it Some reluctantly upgraded to Windows 11, while others switched to Linux."
"Many signed up for Microsoft's Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU), a $ 30-per-year plan that delivers official security fixes for the system. However, the ESU service will stop later this year in October, putting Win 10 users back at square one. Fortunately, there is another path -- is a software service designed to keep systems protected for years to come."
"What is 0patch? 0patch is a Europe-based third-party security company that specializes in delivering micropatches for Windows 10. As the name suggests, a micropatch is a tiny update that addresses a single, specific vulnerability. That might not sound like much, but these patches are released frequently, forming a powerful safety net. Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET Here's how the service works: whenever a new vulnerability is discovered by security researchers or developers, the information is made public."
Microsoft ended regular updates and security patches for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, leaving millions of users without official support. Some users upgraded to Windows 11 or switched to Linux, while others purchased Microsoft's $30-per-year Extended Security Updates (ESU) plan until it too ends in October. 0patch is a Europe-based third-party security company that delivers micropatches for Windows 10, each addressing a single specific vulnerability. 0patch creates targeted micropatches from public vulnerability information and distributes them to users. These micropatches are released frequently, offering a focused safety net that can keep systems protected beyond official support.
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