The end is here—at least, it is for Windows 10. Microsoft officially stopped supporting the decade-old operating system on October 14, 2025.

There's one hiccup, though: Even though Windows 11 is a free update, more people still use Windows 10 than Windows 11, according to statcounter.com , a site that tracks operating system usage worldwide.

Plenty of people, it seems, either don't want to upgrade to Windows 11 or are using devices that aren't supported . This means millions of people could be using an operating system that’s no longer receiving security updates.

If you're one of them, it makes sense to learn what happens to your computer now—and what you should do about it. Here's a summary of what's happening with Windows 10 and four options you have to replace it.

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