Windows 10 End of Life — Upgrade & Support

Last Updated: 25 June 2026

Windows 10 reached end of life on 14 October 2025 — no more security updates. Your PC still works, but it’s no longer being protected. The Original PC Doctor helps homes and small businesses across Australia decide what to do next: upgrade to Windows 11 if your computer qualifies, move your data to a new machine, or keep your current PC running safely in the meantime. Honest advice, no pressure, onsite or remotely. Trusted since 2001. 📞 1300 723 628

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💡 Did You Know? — Windows 10

There was never a Windows 9 — Microsoft jumped straight from Windows 8 to Windows 10.
Back in 2015 Microsoft suggested Windows 10 would be “the last version of Windows” — then Windows 11 turned up six years later.
At its peak Windows 10 ran on more than 1 billion devices worldwide.
Windows 10 reached the end of free security updates on 14 October 2025 — which is exactly why this page exists.

What “End of Life” Means for Your Windows 10 PC

End of life (or end of support) means Microsoft has stopped releasing security patches for Windows 10. The operating system keeps running exactly as before, so nothing breaks overnight — but every month that passes, newly discovered security holes go unfixed. For everyday browsing, banking and email that risk adds up. The good news: you have clear, affordable options, and we’ll help you pick the right one for your computer and budget.

Your Three Options Now

Upgrade to Windows 11 (free if you qualify). We check your PC against Microsoft’s requirements, back everything up, and upgrade it cleanly with your programs and files intact.
Replace the PC and move your data. If your machine can’t run Windows 11 or is simply getting old, we’ll set up a new one and migrate everything across — nothing lost.
Keep Windows 10, made safer. Not ready to change? We’ll harden your current setup so you can keep using it while you plan.

How We Help With Windows 10 End of Life

Honest Windows 11 upgrade-eligibility check (TPM 2.0, CPU, storage)
Safe Windows 11 upgrade with full backup and program reinstall
New PC setup and complete data migration from your old machine
Security hardening if you need to stay on Windows 10 for now
Speed-ups for tired Windows 10 PCs — SSD, RAM, clean-up
Data backup and recovery before anything else happens

Why Choose The Original PC Doctor

Since 2001. Australia’s longest-running mobile computer repair company.
Honest advice. We’ll tell you when to upgrade and when to keep what you’ve got — no upselling.
No Fix, No Fee. If we can’t help, you don’t pay.
Onsite or remote, Australia-wide. We come to you or connect securely online.
Your data comes first. Nothing happens until your files are backed up.

What Does It Cost?

The Windows 11 upgrade itself is free from Microsoft if your PC qualifies; our fee covers doing it safely with a backup and restoring your programs and settings. New-PC setup and data migration are quoted up front. With our No Fix, No Fee Guarantee, there’s no risk in asking. Call 1300 723 628 for a price.

Keeping a Windows 10 PC Safely — Offline Use & Legacy Software

You don’t have to replace it the day support ends. A lot of computers are used offline — and a machine that isn’t connected to the internet can’t be attacked over the network. If your Windows 10 PC does one job and rarely goes online, it can keep doing that safely. Where it does connect, the key is keeping your antivirus and security software up to date and being sensible with USB sticks and downloads. We’ll set it up so your machine stays useful and protected.

Running legacy business software? Many businesses keep a PC on a specific Windows version because a critical program — accounting, point-of-sale, design, medical, industrial or machine-control software — only runs on it. We assist with exactly these machines: we keep them stable, lock them down, isolate them from the rest of your network, and can run the legacy software in a virtual machine on a modern, secure PC. If a legacy system is the backbone of your business, we’ll help you keep it running without leaving you exposed.

Frequently Asked Questions — Windows 10 End of Life

Windows 10 is end of life — what does that actually mean?

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 on 14 October 2025, so it no longer receives security updates. Your PC keeps working, but unpatched flaws make it progressively riskier online. You don’t have to act overnight, but you should plan your next step — upgrade, replace, or have it secured.

What are my options now that Windows 10 has ended?

Three realistic paths: upgrade this PC to Windows 11 if it qualifies; replace it with a new machine and move your data across; or keep using it with extra protection if it can’t be upgraded. We’ll look at your actual computer and give you honest, no-pressure advice.

Can my Windows 10 PC be upgraded to Windows 11 for free?

If your PC meets the requirements (TPM 2.0 and a recent enough CPU) the upgrade itself is free from Microsoft — our fee covers doing it safely with a full backup and reinstalling your programs. Many Windows 10 PCs qualify; some older ones don’t, and we’ll tell you straight.

Is it safe to keep using Windows 10 after end of life?

It still runs, but without security updates the risk grows over time. If you need to stay on it for now, we can harden it — current security software, a modern browser, sensible network settings and solid backups — while you plan the move.

Will I lose anything if I upgrade or replace my PC?

No. We back up everything first, then migrate your documents, photos, email and settings and reinstall your programs. Nothing is touched until your data is safely copied. It’s all covered by our No Fix, No Fee Guarantee.

Can I keep using Windows 10 after support ended in October 2025?

Yes, your PC keeps working. Windows 10 reached end of life on 14 October 2025, so it no longer gets security updates — but you can keep using it. Offline it’s perfectly safe; online, keep your antivirus current and be careful, or let us check whether it can upgrade to Windows 11. We’ll help you choose the safest path.

Is Windows 10 still safe to use after end of life?

Offline, yes. Online it’s riskier over time without security updates, so keep your antivirus and security software up to date and consider upgrading to Windows 11 if your PC qualifies. If it can’t be upgraded, we can harden it so you keep using it safely while you plan.

Can you support a business PC that needs to stay on Windows 10 for legacy software?

Absolutely. Plenty of businesses keep a machine on a specific Windows version for critical software. We keep it stable and locked down, isolate it from the rest of your network, or run the legacy software in a virtual machine on a modern, secure PC.