Windows 10 EoL Is Coming Soon. Make Sure You're Ready.
Barracuda Networks, Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Some 400 million desktops and laptops are running Windows 10, or about 63% of desktop operating systems. More likely than not, pretty much every desktop in your organization uses it.
October 14, 2025. That's when Microsoft will cease all support and security updates for Windows 10. Don't be unprepared when it happens. If you haven't started planning a disciplined, step-by-step upgrade to Windows 11 for your whole organization, start now.
Pitfalls to avoid
The biggest pitfall of all is running an unsupported OS. The security risks are immense. On May 14, 2025, Microsoft released updates to patch at least 70 vulnerabilities, including five that were already being actively exploited by cybercriminals. When the patches stop, you become a prime target for attacks.
In addition, you could easily fall out of compliance with cyber-insurance or regulatory requirements if you're using unpatched software.