Windows 10 is celebrating its 10 years… and Microsoft is about to unplug it

Ten years ago, Microsoft promised never to lose its users again in a labyrinth of colorful tiles. On July 29, 2015, Windows 10 landed as a hand stretched after Windows 8 wandering, with a clear promise: finding its bearings without giving up modernity. A decade later, the bone blows its candles … while slowly preparing its outing.

Ten years and a last update for Windows 10: The time for farewell approaches

Ten years ago, Microsoft promised never to lose his users again in a labyrinth of colorful tiles. On July 29, 2015, Windows 10 landed as a hand stretched after Windows 8 wandering, with a clear promise: finding its bearings without giving up modernity. A decade later, the bone blows its candles … while slowly preparing its outing.

The date is now engraved in marble: Windows 10 free support stops on October 14, 2025. After this deadline, no more security update, except to opt for a paid extension or some Well hidden tips to avoid passing to Windows 11. A stay until 2028 was conceded … but only for some subscribers to Microsoft 365.

In the meantime, the agitated forums and businesses: should we migrate to Windows 11-despite its sometimes absurd material requirements- Or take a jump to Linux ? Some distributions are waiting for that.

For the irreducible, one thing is certain: Windows 10 has a price in 2025. And beyond technical considerations, The ecological impact of this massive abandonment Grows. A page turns, with its contradictions.

Windows 10 will have lasted longer than many operating systems before him, and continues to equip a majority of PCs worldwide. But three months before its end of support, the page can no longer be ignored. Microsoft leaves the choice: pay to stay, Migrate to Windows 11… Or leave the ship.