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Moving to Windows 11

Which option suits you or your business?

The standard support period for Windows 10 ended on 14 October 2025. Devices outside an applicable Extended Security Updates programme no longer receive routine security patches. What to do next depends on your hardware, applications and budget. Can you upgrade, do you need more time, or is it time to replace the computer?

Here are four options for planning your next step.

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Four options

Keep using Windows 10 without security updates

The PC continues to run, but using it without security updates carries risks:

  • Newly discovered flaws may go unpatched.

  • That increases exposure to malware and other attacks.

  • Application vendors can also stop supporting Windows 10.

For a business, that can leave systems and data exposed..

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Enrol in Extended Security Updates (ESU)

Microsoft offers separate ESU programmes for eligible home users and organisations.

  • Commercial pricing depends on the licence and year of coverage..

  • ESU gives you more time to plan. It provides security fixes while you arrange the change.

  • Check the current terms and eligibility with Microsoft.

It can help if you need a few extra months to plan migration. Use that period to decide how and when to leave Windows 10.

Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

Microsoft advises against installing Windows 11 on hardware that fails the minimum requirements.

  • An unsupported installation can result in compatibility issues and gaps in support .

  • Microsoft does not guarantee that an unsupported PC will receive updates.

  • Before relying on that route, check whether your PC already meets the requirements.

and compare supported alternativesthat fit your software and equipment.

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Replace incompatible equipment

Moving to a compatible computer is Microsoft’s supported routewhen your old PC cannot be upgraded.

  • It gives you access to current security features on compatible hardware.

  • You can plan replacements around application needs and support dates.

  • Choose a computer sized for the work you do 400 €.

There is an upfront cost. The benefit is a supported system with a clearer path for future updates..

Need help with upgrading to Windows 11?

Tell us which computers and software you rely on. We can check compatibility and help you plan the move.

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