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Sep
2025
What You Need to Know About Windows 10 End Of Life

What You Need to Know About Windows 10 End Of Life

 

If you are like me, chances are you use Windows 10 every day. As of August 2025, approximately 39.9% of Windows business clients still utilized Windows 10 as their platform of choice¹.However, Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025². Now, you may ask yourself, “How can I prepare for the upcoming Windows 10 EOL?”

Fortunately, we at navitend are here to help. In this article, we will outline best steps you can take to keep your organization’s PCs running like clockwork after the official end-of-life (EOL) for Windows 10.

https://www.ek.co/publications/is-your-business-prepared-for-the-end-of-windows-10-support/

If you continue running Windows 10 after the EOL date of October 14, you will no longer receive any new security patches³. According to Paddy Harrington, a senior analyst at Forrester, “if a new bug comes out that is a security vulnerability, there’s no patch coming³,” which can spell disaster if malicious actors exploit such vulnerabilities and wreak havoc on your system. Keep in mind, too, that the average data breach resulting from exploited vulnerabilities costs $4.24 million, according to IBM⁴. Furthermore, once Windows 10 support ends, you will need to rely on other cybersecurity tools to address and mitigate your system’s vulnerabilities³.

Thankfully, we at navitend offer a variety of cybersecurity tools, including Sophos MDR (managed detection and response), next-generation Sophos firewalls, Datto data backup and recovery devices, and many more. Our managed security services can help you detect harmful cyberthreats and stop them in their tracks, even after Windows 10 support officially ends.

Meanwhile, if you plan to make the transition from Windows 10 to 11, you should ensure that your company’s hardware is Windows 11-compatible³. Consider, too, that while “new hardware from the past three to four years can support Windows 11,” even these newer PCs require significant “application and user acceptance testing” before officially implementing the new OS³. Fortunately, we at navitend will work with you to make sure all your business’s hardware and software are compatible with Windows 11. If not, we can help you procure such equipment and successfully implement Windows 11 on your desktops and/or laptops. Once you have Windows 11 up and running, our 24/7 IT help desk support will help you make the most of your new OS and its capabilities. In short, navitend can make your transition from Windows 10 to 11 seamless and predictably awesome.

Sure, upgrading your applications can help your business avoid reliance on obsolete systems, but what if you cannot afford an entire suite of new hardware and software? In this case, we recommend that you sign up for Microsoft’s Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program⁵. Please note, however, that you must be running the latest version of Windows 10 (22H2) on your company’s devices; otherwise, they will not be eligible for ESU updates⁵. Additionally, the ESU program costs $61 per device for the first year before doubling to $122 in year two and doubling again to $244 for year three⁵. If you have any Windows 10 virtual machines, such as those on Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365, you can register for ESU free of charge⁵. In summary, the Windows 10 ESU program offers your business extended protection from dangerous cyberthreats while you plan your transition to Windows 11.

If you need to make the transition from Windows 10 to 11, or enroll in the Windows 10 ESU program, navitend can help. We offer a variety of managed IT services and support to clients throughout New Jersey, New York, and eastern Pennsylvania, plus the greater Nashville, Tennessee area. Our priority is making sure you are comfortable with your operating system of choice, so you can provide predictably awesome experiences for everyone in your organization.  

navitend can help you. Call 973.448.0070 or setup an appointment today.

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    Behavioral Health Client
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