Since October 2025, Windows 10 no longer receives free security updates from Microsoft. Your PC keeps working, but it gradually becomes more exposed to viruses and vulnerabilities. Here is what changes and your concrete options.
Why it actually matters
Without security patches, every newly discovered flaw stays open. For everyday use (banking, email, shopping) that risk grows over time. It is not a same-day emergency, but it is not something to ignore either.
Option 1: move to Windows 11 (often free)
If your PC is compatible, upgrading to Windows 11 is free from Windows 10. Compatibility mostly depends on the processor and the TPM 2.0 chip. Many machines from 2018 onward upgrade without trouble.
Option 2: PC not compatible
- Adding an SSD or RAM does not make a PC compatible if the processor is too old.
- Workarounds exist (bypasses, a lightweight Linux for office use), but they have limits worth knowing first.
- Sometimes replacing an 8+ year-old machine is more sensible than investing in it.
Before any upgrade: back up
An upgrade goes smoothly in the vast majority of cases, but backing up your important files beforehand avoids any bad surprise.
Need help?
I can check your PC's compatibility, do a clean Windows 11 upgrade (with backup), or advise you if the machine is too old. See Windows PC repair in Paris. Request a quote or 07 66 84 52 57.