OSes Windows 10: end of life, 14. Oct. 2025

If you're running Windows 10, what will you do once it's no longer supported?

  • Upgrade to Windows 11 (same computer)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Buy a new computer with Windows 11

    Votes: 1 33.3%
  • Continue running Windows 10

    Votes: 2 66.7%
  • Install a different operating system

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Buy a new computer with a different operating system

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    3

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Support for Windows 10 comes to an end on 14. October 2025. If you're running Windows 10, what is your plan?

 
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I've been using Macs for several years now, but my sister has Windows, so I will pass this along to her. Thank you, Second Summer. :)
 
Already made the switch to Win 11 about 4 months ago when I purchased a new laptop.
What did you do with your old laptop?

I understand that the end-of-life for Windows 10 combined with the higher hardware requirements for Windows 11 mean that a lot of computers are deemed obsolete. However, they can usually be fitted with a different OS and work perfectly well for many more years. If you don't need it yourself, perhaps you could consider selling it (e.g. to a shop that specialise in refurbishing used computers) or donating it to charity. In this age of financial hardship a cheap used computer can make a big difference, even if it can't run Windows 11. Just a thought!
 
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What did you do with your old laptop?

I understand that the end-of-life for Windows 10 combined with the higher hardware requirements for Windows 11 mean that a lot of computers are deemed obsolete. However, they can usually be fitted with a different OS and work perfectly well for many more years. If you don't need it yourself, perhaps you could consider selling it (e.g. to a shop that specialise in refurbishing used computers) or donating it to charity. In this age of financial hardship a cheap used computer can make a big difference, even if it can't run Windows 11. Just a thought!

I already recycled it. It was a potato, and I'm not sure anyone would have been happy with it.