The countdown to Windows 10 running out of support is on. There is just less than a year left until users’ PCs with this version no longer have support directly from Microsoft. What does this mean? Well, basically you will no longer receive security updates and you will not have technical support from the company. Now, what alternatives do users have?
Precisely, starting October 14, 2025, Windows 10 computers will continue to work, but without the following: technical support, feature and security updates or fixes. So it will be a big inconvenience for many users who continue using this version. Although, there are always different options to choose from as we will see below.
What can you do with your Windows PC?
For all those who continue with this version of Windows and do not know what to do when it runs out of support in less than a year, the truth is that there are several alternatives that you can take into account when making a decision in this regard:
- Upgrade to Windows 11
Without a doubt, this is the first option that will be available to many. And, furthermore, it is the quickest way to not worry about anything. You just have to check through Windows Update if your PC meets the minimum requirements to upgrade from Windows 10 to 11. If so, you can upgrade for free. And as an additional tip, before carrying out the update, make a system backup that will help you restore your computer to its previous version in case the next version of Windows does not work well for you.
- Switch to Linux
Another alternative that users have available is to change their operating system. Something more than recommended if you do not want to move (or cannot) to Windows 11. More than anything, because you can continue using the same PC, but with another system, such as Linux. In addition, there are several very interesting distros for any type of computer, no matter how old or slow it works.
- Buy a new computer for Windows 11
Without a doubt, it can be the perfect opportunity to brand new PC. However, it is clear that it is the most expensive alternative among all these options that we are looking at. For this reason, you can always buy a refurbished computer with this version of Windows, since it will be cheaper than a new one. If you are not sure which computer to choose, Microsoft gives you a hand through this website.
- Don’t change anything
Last but not least, you can also stay as you are. Of course, assuming that you will not have updates for your Windows 10 PC or support from Microsoft. Although, this does not mean that it is a bad thing. You just have to be more careful, especially since you will not receive new security patches that cover possible vulnerabilities that are discovered over time. So you decide, since everything depends on you. However, you still have almost a year to make a final decision about what to do with your computer.
