For those opting to stay on Windows 10, the ESU program provides up to three years of security-only updates, but at increasing costs: $30 for year one, $60 for year two, and $120 for year three for ...

Defender will continue to provide security even for unsupported Windows 10 PCs. But Microsoft still wants you to move to Windows 11.

Gradually, Windows 11 version 25H2 is reaching all users, even though Microsoft had already announced its availability back in late September 2025.

Full reinstall via Recovery. Shut down. Start holding the power button (Apple Silicon) until Options, or Cmd+R on Intel.