US EditionYes, Microsoft Offers Free Windows 11 Upgrade—Check Your PC Now
- On October 14, 2025, Microsoft announced Windows 10 support ends, urging eligible PC owners to upgrade to Windows 11 for free at any time.
- Microsoft offers an ESU programme that runs through October 13, 2026, with enrolment via Windows Backup, Microsoft Reward Points, or a $30 fee for at least one year of updates.
- Around 500 million PCs still run Windows 10, over 40% of all Windows PCs, while Windows Latest reports the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool was broken, forcing use of Rufus and Ventoy.
- Security experts warn unpatched Windows 10 machines face higher malware risks, urging users to back up files and consider ESU while Microsoft 365 Apps continue receiving updates.
- Analysts say the Windows 11 transition is lifting PC demand as IDC reports shipments rose 9.4% in Q3 2025, and Gartner forecasts most enterprise buys will be AI PCs by end-2026.
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Tuesday is the last day that Microsoft will release free security updates for Windows 10 to all users. Support will end as previously planned. However, users around the world can use the paid ESU service, which will extend the life of the system by one year. The most interesting thing is that, thanks to pressure from consumer organizations, Microsoft is offering a year of support completely free for regular users within the European Union (EU).
While individuals in Europe will be able to continue to benefit from updates for at least one year, IT managers are concerned about the financial and environmental costs of migration to Windows 11, which Microsoft pushes to forced march.
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