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Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Here's what to do

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Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 .

Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates or patches from Microsoft .

It's a good idea to upgrade your computer to Windows 11 , which is free provided your computer supports it.

If you don't like Windows 10 , you may have to buy a new computer.

If you rely on a particular piece of Windows software, you won't be able to use it in ChromeOS.

If you want to replace Windows with a more feature-filled operating system, it's time to look into Linux .

Linux Mint is a solid starting point for most people, and it offers great step-by-step instructions.