The support for Windows 10 has officially ended with this final update.
Windows 10 arrived to replace Windows 8 and 8.1, which failed to improve upon Windows 7. Despite some bugs, necessary patches, and vulnerabilities, Windows 10 has been a solid operating system that offered much better optimization than Windows 8. The update released on October 14, 2025, is the last one — there will be no more security patches or technical support.
End of Support for Windows 10
No more security patches or technical support will be provided for the Home, Pro, or Enterprise editions. This does not mean that Windows 10 devices will stop working—it simply means they will no longer be protected from new vulnerabilities.
As expected, Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11 or subscribe to the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to stay protected for one more year, until October 2026. To do this, sign in to your Microsoft account and sync your system settings to the cloud.
If you are in Europe, specifically within the European Economic Area, the ESU is completely free. You do not need to sync your data or pay to continue receiving updates.
Continued Driver Support from GPU Manufacturers
When it comes to graphics cards, AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel still provide driver support for Windows 10. None of these companies have announced plans to stop support, so users can rest easy for now. It’s unlikely they will drop support soon, especially since Windows 10 still holds a large share among Steam users.
However, it’s important to note that more and more games are starting to require Windows 11 in their recommended system requirements. The latest example is Battlefield 6, which has been widely discussed in recent weeks due to its system requirements, pricing, and beta release.
It may be too early to say a final goodbye to Windows 10, but the end of support marks the last page of a satisfying chapter—especially considering that it followed one of Microsoft’s least successful operating systems.
