Windows 10 no longer gets updates: what should you do?
Since 14 October 2025, Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 in the normal way. Your computer still works, but without security fixes it becomes an easy target for hackers. Here are your options, from the simplest to the most lasting.
What has changed
Windows 10 no longer receives new features or ordinary fixes. Only computers enrolled in the Extended Security Updates programme, called ESU, still receive important security fixes.
For individuals, Microsoft has extended this programme until 12 October 2027. In France, as in the whole European Economic Area, enrolment is free: you just need to use Windows with a Microsoft account.
For businesses, the programme is paid for, per computer and per year, and can run until October 2028.
Option 1: enrol in Extended Security Updates
Open Settings, then Update & Security, then Windows Update. If the "Enrol now" link appears, click it and follow the steps. Your computer must be running Windows 10 version 22H2.
It is a stopgap: it gives you time to prepare the next step, without rushing.
Option 2: upgrade to Windows 11 for free
If your computer is compatible, the upgrade to Windows 11 is free. Microsoft's "PC Health Check" app tells you in one click. Before you upgrade, back up your documents and photos.
Option 3: replace the computer, at the right time
If your computer is not compatible with Windows 11, use the extended updates to choose a replacement calmly before October 2027. A recent computer with an SSD will also be much faster.
What I can do for you
Remotely, I check your Windows version, enrol you in the extended updates, check Windows 11 compatibility and carry out the upgrade safely, after backing up your data. If a new computer is needed, I help you choose the right one.