Windows 10 End of Service (EOS)
By Luke Rogers
2025-06-25
What Does End of Service Mean for Windows 10?
“End of Service” (EOS), sometimes called End of Support or End of Life, means Microsoft will stop issuing free security updates, feature updates, or technical support for Windows 10 after a specified date. The OS will still work, but without updates, it becomes increasingly vulnerable, unsupported, and risky.
Important Dates: When Is the Deadline?
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October 14 2025: Official EOS for Windows 10. No more free updates or support.
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October 13 2026: Extended Security Updates (ESU) end for consumers using the free option.
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Up to October 2028: Paid ESUs available for education and business customers.
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Windows 10 (IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021): Supported until January 2032, but limited to specialist cases.
✅ Pros of Using ESU
- Gives you more time
- Keeps devices protected
- Helps maintain compatibility
- Reduces pressure for large estates
❌ Cons of Using ESU
- No features or fixes
- Yearly cost increases
- Not a long-term solution
- Security still falls behind
- Software support will fade
How to Check Your Hardware & Connect with Us
Make sure your PC can upgrade to Windows 11 by checking a few things:
- TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, a supported CPU, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB storage.
- Check in Settings under Privacy & Security then go to Windows Update.
- Use the PC Health Check app from Microsoft for a full compatibility report.
Need help? Get in touch with VeryPC. We can check your devices, advise on what can be upgraded, and recommend new systems if needed.
Software Implications
On October 14 2025, Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and Outlook will stop being supported on windows 10. Office 2016 and 2019 will also reach end of support. If you're still using Windows 100 after this point, your Office apps may start to degrade or become unsupported. Upgrading to Windows 11 ensures full compatibility and security for all Microsoft apps.
Risk of Not Upgrading
- Security risks: Without updates. unpatched holes are open to malware, ransomware, and other nasty exploits.
- Insurance & compliance: Running outdated, unsupported systems may violate cyber-insurance terms or data regulations
- Compatibility: Emerging software and driver updates increasingly target newer Windows versions, phasing out older OS support.
Benefits of Windows 11
- Extended support & updates: Ongoing feature and security updates, all the lates patches and good stuff.
- Newer generation CPUs & performance: Access to the latest hardware advancements like AI CPUs, better performance, better efficiency.
- TPM 2.0 & secure boot: Hardware based security with added software and boots options to keep your machine safe.
- Windows 11 ready PCs: Hardware that supports all the latest modern standards like USB C, DDR5, NVMe etc.
