Tag: Windows 10
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Windows 11 Adoption Stalls as Windows 10 Share Dips and Windows 7 Rebounds
Windows 11 adoption remains below 50% globally New data from StatCounter shows that the shift toward Windows 11 has cooled, with fewer than half of Windows users running the new OS. In September, the share of Windows 10 fell to 40.5%, the lowest point since October 2017, while Windows 11 slipped slightly from 49.08% to…
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Windows 11 Adoption Slows as Windows 10 Drops to 40.5% in September
Windows 11 Adoption Stalls Near the Halfway Mark New data from Statcounter shows that Windows 11’s lead over Windows 10 remains fragile, with the overall OS landscape shrinking in September. Outside Europe, where support timelines differ, Windows 10 is nearing the end of its official support window, adding pressure on users and organizations to upgrade.…
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Fewer than Half of Windows Users Have Upgraded to Windows 11, StatCounter Finds
Windows 11 adoption slows as Windows 10 share drops New data from StatCounter shows that fewer than half of Windows users have migrated to Windows 11, even as the window for alternative upgrades tightens outside Europe. The latest figures highlight a continuing tug-of-war between the two leading desktop operating systems, with a surprising uptick in…
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EU Pressure for Windows 10 Support Timelines: Clear Rules Urgently Needed
EU Pressure on Windows 10 Support Timelines Consumer protection groups across the European Union are increasing the pressure for clear, durable rules governing how long operating systems receive security updates. The debate centers on the vast number of Windows 10 devices still in use and the risk that extended lifespans for hardware outpace maintenance policies.…
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EU Consumer Advocates Call for Clear Windows 10 Support Rules
Extended Windows 10 support in the EU: what changes Microsoft has announced that free security support for Windows 10 will continue for users in the European Economic Area until 14 October 2026. This follows an earlier plan to end free support on 14 October 2025. The extension is contingent on users setting up a Microsoft…
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Windows 10 Support Extension in the EU Sparks Call for Clear Rules
EU Extends Windows 10 Support in the EU, but Consumer Groups Demand Clear Rules Microsoft recently announced that free security updates for Windows 10 will continue in the European Economic Area (EEA) until October 14, 2026. The extension applies to devices still running Windows 10, with users in the EU/EEA able to access the security…
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Windows 10 End of Support: How to Get Free ESU Security Updates
Windows 10 reaches the end of regular support Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will exit its regular support lifecycle on October 14, 2025. From that date, feature updates will stop, and security updates will only be available under specific conditions. For users who can’t or don’t want to move to Windows 11 or another…
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Windows 10 ESU: Free Security Updates Through 2026
The Windows 10 End of Support Deadline Microsoft marked a major milestone for Windows 10: regular support ends on October 14, 2025. After that date, standard feature updates stop, and security updates are limited to the Extended Security Update (ESU) program under specific conditions. The ESU window runs from October 15, 2025 to October 13,…
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Windows 10 ESU: How to keep security updates after end of support
Understanding the Windows 10 end of support and the ESU option Microsoft has signaled the final phase for Windows 10: mainstream support ends on October 14, 2025. From October 15, 2025 onward, security updates will only be available under the Extended Security Update (ESU) program, and only for a limited period. This means that without…
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October 2025: Banking Rules and EU Updates
What’s changing in October: Banking, timekeeping, and EU updates October brings a cluster of practical updates for consumers, workers, and businesses across Europe. From a new recipient verification system for euro transfers to daylight saving time, digital health records, and energy metering, here is what you need to know to navigate the month. Banking and…