{"id":550493,"date":"2023-02-10T17:00:38","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T14:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/when-do-you-need-to-retire-your-windows-10-pc-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2023-02-10T17:00:38","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T14:00:38","slug":"when-do-you-need-to-retire-your-windows-10-pc-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/when-do-you-need-to-retire-your-windows-10-pc-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#When Do You Need to Retire Your Windows 10 PC? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d878be1eb9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d878be1eb9\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/when-do-you-need-to-retire-your-windows-10-pc-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CWhen_Do_You_Need_to_Retire_Your_Windows_10_PC_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;When Do You Need to Retire Your Windows 10 PC? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/when-do-you-need-to-retire-your-windows-10-pc-review-geek\/#Windows_10_Support_Ends_in_2025\" >Windows 10 Support Ends in 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/when-do-you-need-to-retire-your-windows-10-pc-review-geek\/#Windows_11_Offers_Some_Exclusive_Features\" >Windows 11 Offers Some Exclusive Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/when-do-you-need-to-retire-your-windows-10-pc-review-geek\/#Will_the_Windows_11_Update_Speed_Up_Your_PC\" >Will the Windows 11 Update Speed Up Your PC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/when-do-you-need-to-retire-your-windows-10-pc-review-geek\/#When_Should_You_Retire_Your_Windows_10_PC\" >When Should You Retire Your Windows 10 PC?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhen_Do_You_Need_to_Retire_Your_Windows_10_PC_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;When Do You Need to Retire Your Windows 10 PC? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-145322\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/02\/75c168b6.png?width=1200\" alt=\"The Windows 10 logo over a PC running the Windows 10 desktop OS.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Sarah Chaney \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Microsoft will continue supporting Windows 10 until October 14th, 2025. Beyond that point, you should not use Windows 10.<\/p>\n<p>The Windows 11 operating system is a few years old, and it now comes standard in most laptops and desktops. But you don\u2019t need to replace your Windows 10 PC just yet. Microsoft still supports Windows 10 with regular software updates, and Windows 11 is mostly just a design upgrade.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windows_10_Support_Ends_in_2025\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Windows 10 Support Ends in 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft plans to support Windows 10 until October 14th of 2025, according to its <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=rg\/145209|xid:{xid}&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Flifecycle%2Fproducts%2Fwindows-10-home-and-pro&amp;___trxnet=ls\">lifecycle timeline<\/a>. When support ends, Windows 10 Home and Pro editions will stop receiving security updates and bug fixes.<\/p>\n<p>Without security updates, remaining Windows 10 users will be vulnerable to malware and hackers. Microsoft may push an emergency update every few years (as it\u2019s done <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/414804\/still-on-windows-xp-update-manually-or-get-wormed\/\">with Windows XP<\/a>\u00a0and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/443573\/how-windows-7s-extended-security-updates-will-work\/\">Windows 7<\/a>), though such updates aren\u2019t guaranteed and may only fix select vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the October 2025 deadline is still a few years away. And Microsoft has a habit of extending these deadlines, as it\u2019s not uncommon for businesses and individuals to stick with old operating systems. (That said, the Windows 11 update is fairly popular, so the retirement of Windows 10 may be smoother than expected).<\/p>\n<p>We suggest that you stop using Windows 10 by the end of 2025. Beyond that point, the Windows 10 operating system will be a security risk. If you\u2019re concerned about security, check <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/get-the-latest-windows-update-7d20e88c-0568-483a-37bc-c3885390d212\">your Windows 10 settings<\/a> to ensure that you\u2019re getting all the latest updates.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windows_11_Offers_Some_Exclusive_Features\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Windows 11 Offers Some Exclusive Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-141296 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4a47a0db.png\" alt=\"An example of File Explorer tabs in Windows 11.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/blogs.windows.com\/windowsexperience\/2022\/10\/18\/making-the-everyday-easier-with-new-experiences-available-in-windows-11\/\" data-credittext=\"Microsoft\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The tabbed File Explorer in Windows 11. <span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.windows.com\/windowsexperience\/2022\/10\/18\/making-the-everyday-easier-with-new-experiences-available-in-windows-11\/\">Microsoft<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Along with its redesigned interface, Windows 11 packs some exclusive features. Most of these features improve the operating system\u2019s day-to-day usability, while others are much more meaningful.<\/p>\n<p>The most notable Windows 11 feature is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/764014\/how-to-install-android-apps-on-windows-11\/\">Android app support<\/a>. Thanks to the new Windows Subsystem for Android (and a partnership with Amazon), you can install Android apps and games from the Microsoft Store and use them on your PC.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, using Android apps on a PC is mostly a party trick. Our favorite Windows 11 feature is a bit less shocking\u2014an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/740898\/how-snap-works-in-windows-11\/\">upgraded \u201cSnap\u201d interface<\/a>\u00a0that lets you quickly rearrange apps onscreen. No more dragging stuff around; on Windows 11, you can rearrange apps by hovering over the \u201cmaximize\u201d button in a window\u2019s title bar.<\/p>\n<p>We also love Windows 11\u2019s tabbed File Explorer, which saves you from opening a bunch of individual File Explorer windows. And the new operating system offers a ton of small improvements, like a global media control panel, clipboard sharing between devices, improved touchscreen support, and auto-HDR for gaming.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_the_Windows_11_Update_Speed_Up_Your_PC\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Will the Windows 11 Update Speed Up Your PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-145318 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/02\/edd852e3.jpg\" alt=\"A Windows 11 PC on a desk.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Hannah Stryker \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If your PC meets the hardware requirements for Windows 11, you may receive a notification prompting you to install the new operating system. Still, you may not be interested in Windows 11\u2014it\u2019s a substantial redesign, and it comes with a slight learning curve.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily for you, the Windows 11 update is mostly a paint job. It performs almost identically to Windows 10 in benchmark tests (via <em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6MY-HHNMOFI\">PCWorld<\/a><\/em>). Yes, there are some situations where Windows 11 outperforms its predecessor, but the difference is negligible. (That said, Windows 11\u2019s desktop animations are retooled to feel a bit snappier.)<\/p>\n<p>Software incompatibility isn\u2019t a problem, either. Generally speaking, anything that works on Windows 11 will also work on Windows 10.<\/p>\n<p>That said, these things will change as Windows 11 grows more popular. Microsoft is constantly pushing to optimize its new operating system, and it should (eventually) provide a snappier experience than Windows 10. Also, new software may be exclusive to Windows 11, especially first-party software from Microsoft.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Retire_Your_Windows_10_PC\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">When Should You Retire Your Windows 10 PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-145321\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/02\/7134f8f5.png\" alt=\"The Lenovo Slim 7i Pro X laptop on a desk.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cianna Garrison \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Nobody\u2019s forcing you to replace your Windows 10 PC. But you should upgrade to Windows 11 before October 14th of 2025. After that date, Microsoft will end support for the Windows 10 operating system, leaving it vulnerable to malware and hackers.<\/p>\n<p>If your PC is eligible for the Windows 11 update, then this isn\u2019t much of a problem. You can install the update for free at any time. But the majority of Windows 10 machines are incompatible with Windows 11 and need to be replaced (or taken offline) by the end of 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever you decide to replace your PC, make sure that you\u2019re buying a Windows 11 machine. 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