Windows 10 He is about to meet a decade (he was launched on July 29, 2015) and Microsoft It will finish offering a little more than two months later. Your successor, Windows 11it is already the operating system with the highest market share, achievement that has achieved this July, but Windows 10 still has hundreds of millions of users worldwide that will soon stop receiving security updates and new features. If you still use it, this is all you should know about the end of the support to the operating system.
When does the Windows 10 support end?
October 14, 2025.
Can I keep using my PC after the end of the support?
Yes you can. Your computer will not stop working on October 15. However, it is not advisable to use modern equipment without safety updates. For this reason you may be interested in registering in the program of Extended security updates (Extended Security Updates, ESU) and get an additional year of safety updates for Windows 10.
Will my applications and games continue to work after the end of the support?
Yes, but not forever. Over time, developers will also stop offering updates for their programs in Windows 10. Some apps may continue to work as is, but others will stop doing so eventually.
The applications of Microsoft 365for example, they will receive new functions until August 2026 and security updates to the October 10, 2028. For now, there is no information about the end of the Apps support such as Chrome or those of Adobe.
What is the extended security updates program for Windows 10?
It is a special program that provides Safety updates for Windows 10 after October 14, 2025.
How long can I receive updates with this program?
- Domestic users: 12 additional months, from October 14, 2025 to October 13, 2026.
- Companies: Up to three years of security updates.
Is the ESU program for Windows 10 free?
Yes and no. Domestic users can obtain 12 months of updates without cost if they make a backup of the PC configuration in OneDrive or paying 1,000 Microsoft Rewards or 30 euros points. Companies must pay a Microsoft rate for each PC and for each additional support year.
The program applies to all device users and up to 10 devices linked to the same Microsoft account. Keep in mind that you must register each device separately.
What requirements are there to receive these additional updates?
Your team must be updated to the Windows 10h2 version with the last cumulative patches and have one of the following editions: Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations and Pro Education.
You must also log in with a Microsoft account with administrator permits. You can check your Windows version in Configuration> System> About.
How to register in the extended security updates program?
- Go to Configuration> Update and Safety> Windows Update.
- Download and install all pending updates.
- If you meet the requirements, it will appear in Windows Update a notice indicating that ‘Windows 10 support ends in October 2025’.
- Click Register now.
Can I update to Windows 11 free after the end of the support?
Yes, if your team is compatible with Windows 11. If it is not, you will have to resort to unofficial methods.
What to do with your PC with Windows 10 after October 15, 2026?
For now, Microsoft does not plan to extend the ESU program beyond that date, although this could change. Therefore, it is advisable to plan an update to Windows 11 or another operating system with active support.
You can continue using Windows 10, but you will be more exposed to malware or ransomware that takes advantage of unchancing vulnerabilities.