Support for Windows 10 to end in October 2025

As we know, things don’t stand still for very long in the world of IT, and in particular when it comes to systems and software.

It’s best practice to keep everything on your PC or laptop up to date, especially when a giant such as Microsoft decides to cease support for a relatively recent version of their main systems software.

It’s now official that from 1 October 2025 there will no longer be any free software updates from Windows Update for Windows 10, and technical assistance and security fixes will also be withdrawn. While your PC or laptop will still work, it’s strongly recommended that you upgrade to Windows 11 which, Microsoft claims, ‘offers a modern and efficient experience designed to meet current demands for heightened security’.

In fairness, Windows 11 does include a raft of new features, which make it an attractive upgrade. These include:

TBM’s Senior IT Engineer, David Cobbold, believes that anyone currently using Windows 10 needs to schedule an update in good time. ‘Here at TBM we’re always focusing on helping our clients stay one step ahead, and that extends to keeping their software and systems current,’ comments David. ‘As a result, we’re already talking to everyone about switching to Windows 11 in good time. While everything will still be operational with Windows 10, it’s always possible that things might go wrong and your security might be compromised. We’d therefore encourage anyone using Windows 10 to contact us so we can create a personalised plan.’

TBM offer IT support in Newmarket, Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds. To request a no-obligation quotation, please call us on 01638 665240, send us an email or complete our enquiry form.

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