Topic: windows 10
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Microsoft Fixes Windows 10 Update With New Patch
Microsoft released a patch to fix a bug preventing Windows 10 devices from enrolling in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, ensuring uninterrupted security coverage for eligible systems. The glitch disrupted the manual enrollment process, leaving affected computers unable to receive vita...
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Windows 10 Support Ends Today: The First of Many Phases
Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10, ceasing critical security updates and technical assistance, which increases vulnerability to threats over time. Due to Windows 11's strict hardware requirements, about 40% of global Windows devices remain on the unsupported OS, unable to upgrade. Home u...
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Microsoft's Free Windows 10 Security Updates Now Mandatory in Europe
Microsoft will now provide free Extended Security Updates to European Economic Area consumers, removing the previous requirement to enable Windows Backup. This policy change resulted from pressure by consumer advocacy groups and is geographically limited to the EEA. The free security updates are ...
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Protect Your Windows 10 From Hackers With This One Step
Windows 10's official security support ended in October 2025, leaving systems without critical patches and creating a significant, growing vulnerability risk. Users can temporarily mitigate this risk by enrolling in a paid Extended Security Updates program or by relying on Microsoft Defender upda...
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Secure Your Upgrade: Windows 11 Migration Best Practices
Organizations face a critical transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 due to Microsoft ending support in 2025, with market trends showing user hesitation and a surprising resurgence of older systems like Windows 7. Alternatives to Windows 11, such as Linux or Chromebooks, pose significant securi...
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Secure Your Windows 10 PC With These Free Updates
Windows 10 users face security risks after mainstream support ends, but Microsoft offers an Extended Security Updates (ESU) program as a temporary safeguard until October 2026. Enrollment in the ESU program is free for European users and available worldwide via Windows Backup to OneDrive or Micro...
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Claim Your Free Windows Upgrade - Offer Ends in 72 Hours
Windows 10's standard support ends on October 14, but users can enroll in the free Extended Security Update (ESU) program to maintain security until October 2026, with no immediate risk post-deadline. The ESU program ensures continued protection, but delaying enrollment beyond October 14, 2025, l...
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Millions Still Use Windows 10 as Support Deadline Nears
Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, leaving systems without security updates and vulnerable to cyberattacks, with over 40% of global endpoints still using it. Microsoft and security experts urge users to upgrade to Windows 11 or enroll in the Extended Security Update program to maintain ...
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400 Million Windows PCs Face Critical Security Threat
Microsoft is ending security updates for Windows 10, leaving 400 million PCs vulnerable to cyber threats due to hardware incompatibility with Windows 11. The scale of affected devices is unprecedented, with 41% of global PCs running Windows 10, far exceeding previous Windows phase-outs and creati...
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Windows 10 Security Updates: Free for EU Users for One More Year
Microsoft will provide free extended security updates for Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area until October 2026, removing requirements for a Microsoft Account or cloud backup. This policy change responds to pressure from Euroconsumers, which argued initial conditions likely violated t...
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Microsoft's Free Windows 10 Security Updates Exclude US and UK Until 2026
Older computers can remain secure through a free Windows 10 Extended Security Update (ESU) program, which provides critical patches until October 2026, but only if users log in with a Microsoft account and re-enroll if inactive for over 60 days. This free ESU program is exclusively available to i...
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Microsoft Urged to Extend Windows 10 Support by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports is urging Microsoft to extend free security updates for Windows 10 beyond October 14, warning it will leave millions of users vulnerable and create electronic waste. They criticized Microsoft's paid Extended Security Update program as inadequate and hypocritical, arguing it explo...
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500 Million PCs Still Haven't Upgraded to Windows 11
Approximately 500 million computers capable of running Windows 11 remain on Windows 10, showing slower adoption than previous OS transitions despite Microsoft ending support for the older system. Another 500 million older PCs cannot upgrade due to stricter hardware requirements, creating a dual c...
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Microsoft Issues Emergency Windows 10 Update to Fix Critical Bug
Microsoft released an urgent out-of-band update (KB5071959) to fix a critical enrollment issue in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10, which had been preventing users from signing up for continued security coverage after the end of standard support. The update resolves a ma...
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The Best Windows Alternative You Haven't Tried Yet
Zorin OS offers a familiar Windows-like interface and seamless transition for users with older computers that cannot upgrade to Windows 11, avoiding the need for costly hardware or risky alternatives. It provides excellent performance on aging hardware through optimized editions, such as the Lite...
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Windows 10 Gets Final Major Update as Windows 11 Takes the Spotlight
The final major update for Windows 10 has been released, as Microsoft shifts focus to Windows 11, with official support ending next month and users needing to upgrade or enroll in extended security services. The September update includes crucial security patches addressing 81 vulnerabilities, inc...
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October 2025 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft's Decade-Long Era Ends
Multiple key Microsoft products, including Windows 10, Office 2016/2019, and Exchange Server 2016/2019, are reaching end-of-life this October, ceasing standard security updates and requiring immediate migration to supported platforms. Organizations must upgrade Office suites to Microsoft 365 Apps...
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Steam to End Windows 32-bit Support in 2026
Valve will end support for 32-bit Windows versions of Steam starting January 1, 2026, requiring users to switch to 64-bit Windows 10 or 11. The change is due to core Steam features relying on updated drivers and libraries no longer maintained for 32-bit systems, enabling future improvements. The ...
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Windows 11's 'Faster' File Explorer Actually Slower Than Windows 10
Microsoft is testing a background preloading feature for Windows 11's File Explorer to speed up launch times by loading it into memory ahead of use, addressing user feedback about its slowness compared to Windows 10. Preloading increases RAM usage by about 35MB, resulting in faster launches espec...
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Windows PC Setup: From Hassle to Hassle-Free
The initial setup process for modern Windows PCs has become increasingly complex and frustrating, contrasting with the simpler, more straightforward procedures of earlier operating system versions. This growing hassle, marked by numerous prompts and account requirements, is driving some users to ...
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RAM Shortage Drives Up PC and Phone Prices
A global shortage of memory chips, driven by massive AI industry demand, is making computers and smartphones more expensive and is expected to last for years. Smartphone manufacturers, especially budget brands, face difficult choices like raising prices or cutting specifications due to the acute ...
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