Windows 10 - end of life
Microsoft have announced that Windows 10 is reaching its “end of life” in October 2025. What does this mean for you and your business?
What's happening on the 14th october?
Unfortunately, it’s not a party! In case you’ve missed it, Windows 10 will reach ‘end of life’ in October. This doesn’t mean your laptop running Windows 10 will stop working, but it does mean you’ll stop receiving security updates. This puts your data at risk as without updates, any known security flaws won’t be patched – leaving your defences down and you open to phishing and ransomware attacks, alongside the usual bugs that effect your system over time.
Microsoft will also stop offering support for Windows 10, so if you encounter any issues with your operating system, you won’t be able to rely on the official channels for help.
We wrote a blog about it HERE
This might sound worrying and a little overwhelming, but that’s where we come in!
WHAT CAN VMHOSTS DO TO HELP?
investigate
- Inventory your estate.
- Check which hardware will be affected.
- Check for application compatibility.
- Evaluate infrastructure readiness.
plan
- Determine which of your machines can be upgraded to Windows 11 and help you with the upgrade.
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Confirm which machines cannot be upgraded.
- Understand user training needs.
ACTION
- Talk through your upgrade options, ensuring the most cost effective solution for your business.
- If required, order your new kit, configure and send to your door!
- Undertake user training to ensure all staff can use the new operating system.
IF YOUR BUSINESS HAS DEVICES STILL RUNNING WINDOWS 10, NOW'S THE TIME TO GET AHEAD!
READY TO UPGRADE YOUR IT?
Speak to our team about your systems and what you need to do ahead of October. Send us a message to book your FREE consultation.
