Nearly ten years after its release, Microsoft officially announced the end of all support for Windows 10 on October 14.From now on, Windows 10 will no longer receive any technical support, feature updates, or security patches.

Microsoft stated in the announcement: "After October 14, 2025, computers running Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates. At the same time, Microsoft customer service will no longer provide any technical support for Windows 10."

This means that while existing Windows 10 devices can continue to be used, they will become increasingly vulnerable to security vulnerabilities and malware over time.Microsoft recommends that users consider upgrading to Windows 11 as soon as possible for a more secure and modern experience.

Microsoft emphasized: "You can still continue to use Windows 10, but since the system will no longer receive security and software updates, the risk of the device being infected with viruses or malicious programs will significantly increase. We recommend that users upgrade to a Windows version that is still supported. If you purchase a new device that can run Windows 11, the migration process will be smoother and the experience will be better."

Windows 10 users who meet the minimum hardware requirements can upgrade to Windows 11 for free by going to Start Menu > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, selecting "Check for Updates".

According to StatCounter data, approximately 49% of Windows users are running Windows 11

Windows 11 was officially launched in 2021, and now almost all newly sold computers come with the system pre-installed.However, even so, Windows 10 still holds a considerable share of the market.According to Valve's September 2025 Steam hardware survey data, 32.18% of players are still using Windows 10. Although it dropped by about 2.9% from the previous month, it still accounts for nearly one-third.

The proportion is even higher globally - according to StatCounter statistics, more than 40% of Windows users are still using Windows 10, and even nearly 10% of users are still stuck on Windows 7.In contrast, Steam users have a higher system update rate, probably because gamers are generally more willing to upgrade their hardware.

The Steam survey also shows that 53% of players currently play at 1080p resolution, 20% use 1440p, and only 4.8% of players use 4K as their main resolution.

With the official end of support for Windows 10, this system that has accompanied hundreds of millions of users around the world for many years has finally come to the end of the historical stage.