The end of an era for Windows 10 is approaching, with support officially concluding on October 14th. While the operating system will still be accessible for use, it will no longer receive updates.
In fact, the last update is now available, but don’t expect many new features. Microsoft’s focus has shifted to Windows 11, even if the newer system is far less popular than Windows 10.
Last Update Content for Windows 10
The Redmond company is making every effort to promote its latest operating system, with the 25H2 update now out. This indicates that the end of Windows 10 is near; the last update is here but includes only two bug fixes.
However, it’s worth mentioning that updates are not entirely finished. Users enrolled in the extended security program or residing in Europe will have access to an additional year of security patches. Thus, while Windows 10 will still be protected for a while, millions of PCs could become vulnerable to cybersecurity threats—up to 400 million devices.
Let’s remember that prior updates in recent weeks have marked this phase of support termination. Therefore, this last update is quite disappointing for many users, providing little more than the two corrected bugs.
Microsoft outlines the details of this update on its support site, and with October 14th fast approaching, it’s likely to be the final update. The end of Windows 10 has incited frustration among many users. A coalition has even been formed to pressure Microsoft into extending support until 2030.
It’s important to note that numerous PCs running Windows 10 are still fully operational, but lack the specifications required for upgrading to Windows 11. This raises concerns about planned obsolescence and its negative impact on the environment.
On one hand, there are those who will discard perfectly functional hardware to purchase a PC compatible with Windows 11. On the other hand, some simply lack the financial means to buy a newer machine that can run the operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyber criminals. Unfortunately, this reality seems to be ignored by Microsoft, whether intentionally or not.
Source: XDA-Developers
