{"id":349954,"date":"2025-10-14T00:26:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T07:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/?p=349954"},"modified":"2025-12-12T03:11:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T11:11:29","slug":"windows-10-support-ends-october-14-2025-stay-protected-with-avast-free-antivirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/windows-10-support-ends-october-14-2025-stay-protected-with-avast-free-antivirus\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 10 Support Ends October 14, 2025: Stay Protected with Avast Free Antivirus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let’s be honest, transitioning from Windows 10 to Windows 11<\/strong> is a tough move that many users aren’t ready for. And that’s understandable. Windows 10 remains a comprehensive, secure, and robust operating system. However, as we’re about to explain, its time is running out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 14, 2025<\/strong>, marks a critical date for millions of users worldwide: Microsoft will cease technical support and security updates for Windows 10<\/strong>. After this date, computers running the operating system will continue to function, but they will become increasingly vulnerable to exploits, cyberattacks, and security flaws without any official fix.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This is a significant announcement: it’s estimated that nearly 647 million people<\/strong> still use Windows 10, representing approximately 46%<\/strong> of all Windows devices. Although Microsoft is actively promoting migration to Windows 11, not all devices meet the technical requirements (such as TPM 2.0<\/strong> or new-generation processors). This means millions of users may continue running Windows 10 even after its official end-of-life cycle. Given this scenario, a critical question arises: How can you protect your computer when Microsoft stops releasing security patches?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When an operating system reaches its “end-of-life,”<\/strong> it stops receiving updates. In practice, this means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n