How to continue using Windows 10 securely after support ends in October 2025
It must be noted that Windows 10 will still be able to operate after the support ends. The only difference is that you won't get security updates, which are important to keep Windows secure from malware and hackers.
Use Windows 10 securely after support ends
Microsoft offers a paid Extended Security Updates program where you can pay Microsoft a fee to get critical security updates for your device. This will help protect your PC from serious threats, but these updates won't include any new features or support. ESU costs around $30 per year for personal users. You can also use 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points to pay for this subscription.
Another way to do this without paying Microsoft is to use their OneDrive Windows backup system to get this service for free. The catch is that OneDrive offers only 5GB of storage, which will run out pretty quickly. And then you eventually have to pay to upgrade to a paid OneDrive subscription to keep the deal. The cheapest OneDrive subscription is $20, which will give you 100GB of storage.
If you don't want to pay Microsoft at all for another year of security updates, then I recommend that you install good antivirus software on your PC. Keep all the critical software that connects to the internet like browsers and online stores up to date. And make sure to keep internet usage to a minimum.
These are the only ways with which you can keep using Windows 10 securely after the support ends in October. We do recommend that you upgrade your PC to Windows 11 soon to save your money and keep your data secure.
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