If you’re not going to budge from Windows 10, this latest Microsoft release could convince you to make the switch to Windows 11.
Millions of PC owners just will not make the switch from Windows 10 to Windows 11 with the latest stats suggesting the ageing operating system is still well ahead of its newer sibling when it comes to user numbers. In fact, over 60% of Windows PCs remain glued to Windows 10. If you are one of those who are adamant that you won’t upgrade your current computer, a new release from Microsoft might convince you why that’s a really bad idea.
The Redmond firm has just pushed out a vital Windows 11 upgrade that fixes over 150 bugs and security issues. It’s one of Microsoft’s biggest ever “Patch Tuesday” releases and even addresses two flaws that have been given the dreaded zero-day rating – that basically means hackers are already aware of them and are exploiting them in the wild.
Now, you might be thinking what has this Windows 11 update got to do with your PC running Windows 10?
It’s a stark reminder that Microsoft regularly fixes major problems with its software but that will all stop on Windows 10 machines next year when the end of support kicks in.
After the upcoming October 2025 deadline passes, no new free Windows 10 updates will be released and that means worrying bugs – such as those mentioned above – won’t be fixed.
One of the biggest issues some Windows 10 users face is that their PCs simply aren’t compatible with Windows 11 which means they need to buy a whole new computer to make the switch.
Microsoft is clearly aware that this is causing its millions of users a serious headache and has confirmed that it will provide Extended Security Updates past October 2025 but only for those prepared to pay.
The company recently confirmed that business users will need to fork out $61 (£48) per year for ESUs – there’s no word yet on consumer pricing.
“Mark your calendars!” Microsoft’s Jason Leznek exclaimed. “By now, you’ve probably heard that Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. You can enroll those PCs in the paid Extended Security Update (ESU) program. ESUs allow you to receive critical and/or important security updates for Windows 10 PCs when you need extra time to move to Windows 11.”
It’s worth noting that this isn’t a permanent solution. Microsoft says it will only offer paid support for three years after the end-of-life deadline.
HERE ARE THE FULL SPECS FOR RUNNING WINDOWS 11
Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with two or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or system on a chip (SoC).
RAM: 4 gigabytes (GB) or greater.
Storage: 64 GB or greater available storage is required to install Windows 11.
Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later, with a WDDM 2.0 driver.
TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
