Microsoft has officially stopped support for Windows 10. But the biggest question is that if most of the users still use Windows 10 operating system, then what will happen to them? There are many questions in the minds of users. Let us tell you what will happen if support is stopped and what options people have now.
Windows 11 is the company’s latest operating system which Microsoft Launched four years ago. However, if reports are to be believed, 41% of the users are still using the old operating system i.e. Windows 10.
Windows 11 adoption lower than expected
Windows 11 was launched just four years ago, but the adoption rate was slower than the company expected. Because even after so much time, only 41% users have shifted from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
Windows 11 is free for Windows 10 users
The good thing is that if you are using the licensed version of Windows 10 and the configuration of your hardware i.e. laptop or PC is eligible then you can upgrade Windows 11 for free. Licensed version is written here because many systems in India are still running the pirated version of Windows 10 and they are not eligible for Windows 11 upgrade.
What does Windows 10 end of support mean?
Even though Microsoft has stopped supporting Windows 10, it does not mean that it will stop working. It will continue to work as it was before, but from today i.e. October 14, 2025, feature updates will be available in Windows 10 computers. Not only this, Microsoft will no longer provide technical assistance for Windows 10.
Disadvantages of not getting updates?
Now the company will neither release updates nor provide technical assistance or support for Windows 10. Obviously, because of this the security of the computer or laptop will be in danger. Every day new threats enter the computer through the Internet and without the latest updates the computer will not be able to detect external threats. In such a situation, everything from hacking to slowing down of computers or malware attacks can easily happen on these old computers.
What should be the basic system configuration for Windows 11 upgrade?
- 1GHz or faster processor
- 4GB or more RAM
- 64GB or more hard disk space
- DirectX 12 compatible graphics card with WDDM 2.0 driver
- high definition display
- Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
How to update to Windows 11?
Option 1- Check for updates by going to System Settings of Windows 10. First clear all the pending updates available i.e. download them. After this, if your Windows 10 is eligible for upgrade, then you will see the option of Get Windows 11. First of all, take a backup of your computer in an external hard drive and only then upgrade the computer.
Option 2- The only option is to download and install Windows 11 from Microsoft’s website. For this, go to the Windows 11 Installation Assistant section on the company’s website. Here you will see the option of Download Now. This is actually a Windows 11 installation assistant file that you have to install. Keep following the steps and also keep in mind that the internet speed remains stable and fast.
What to do if you are not eligible for Windows 11?
If your computer is not eligible for Windows 11 Visit this Microsoft page. Actually, the company has said that those who are not able to upgrade to Windows 11 will be given extended support. Although this is limited. But you will definitely get security updates for one year. It is called ESU i.e. Extended Security Update. Its timeline is that maximum security updates will be available in special cases only till October 13, 2026, after which it will be closed permanently.
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