Still on Windows 10? 0patch may be your best defense in the 'End of Support era'

"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."

"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. Here's how the service works: whenever a new vulnerability is discovered by security researchers or developers, the information is made public. 0patch takes that information to create a targeted micropatch and distribute it to users."

Microsoft ended regular updates and security patches for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, concluding a decade of support. Many users migrated to Windows 11 or switched to Linux, while others purchased Microsoft's Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) paid plan, which itself will end in October of the current year. 0patch is a Europe-based third-party security firm that provides micropatches addressing single vulnerabilities to extend protection for Windows 10 systems. Micropatches are created from public vulnerability disclosures and distributed to users as targeted fixes. Release frequency depends on the rate of vulnerability discoveries, creating a supplementary safety net.

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