Three years after Microsoft released Windows 11, the latest version of the software that runs most PCs, the company is stepping up the pressure on users of the older Windows 10 to upgrade.
The company will stop supporting the older operating system in 2025. Tech expert Omar Gallaga says there’s a lifeline for Windows 10 users who can’t, or won’t, upgrade by then.
Highlights from this segment:
– In April of this year, Microsoft announced the end of Windows 10 support. When the company continued to see slow customer updates, it made another pitch for upgrades in October.
– When Windows 10 support ends, no tech support will be available, and security updates will end for enterprise customers. Individuals can continue to get Windows 10 security updates for another year for $30.
– Some 65% of Windows users are still using Windows 10.
– Some PCs that run Windows 10, and are still fast enough for their owners, do not support Windows 11. To upgrade to the new software, the user would need to purchase a new computer.
