Tag: Windows 10
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The Final Sunset: Microsoft Kills Windows Server 2008 and Legacy Modem Drivers
This week marked the definitive conclusion of an era as Microsoft formally terminated support for Windows Server 2008, the server-side operating system predicated on the Windows Vista architecture. Originally codenamed Longhorn Server, this venerable OS demonstrated remarkable longevity, persevering for nearly eighteen years. On January 13, the support window finally closed for clientele who had…
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The End of Offline: Microsoft Silently Kills Phone Activation After 24 Years
Microsoft has definitively abandoned phone-based activation for Windows and Office. Although the company still references this method in its support documentation, in practice it no longer functions. Users attempting to activate products without an internet connection are now met with an automated message redirecting them to an online platform. Confirmation of this change appeared in…
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1 Billion PCs Stranded: Windows 11 Transition Lags, Increasing Security Risk
Windows 10 has now been officially retired from support, yet it still powers nearly a billion personal computers worldwide. A substantial share of these devices is technically capable of upgrading to Windows 11 but remains on the older system — a choice that increases security risks and underscores how much more complex an OS transition…
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Microsoft Acknowledges Bug Warning Windows 10 LTSC/ESU Users That Support Ended
In recent weeks, some Windows 10 users have begun receiving alarming notifications about the end of support for their operating system — even in cases where their devices were enrolled in extended support programs. This has caused considerable confusion among corporate and educational users, who had been assured of updates at least until 2027. The…
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Microsoft Caves to EU Pressure: Windows 10 Security Updates Are Now Free in Europe
Microsoft has agreed to meet the demands of European consumer rights advocates and extend support for Windows 10 users within the European Economic Area (EEA) without imposing any additional conditions. Extended Security Updates (ESU) will now be provided free of charge, although the official end of support for the operating system remains set for October…
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The End of an Era: Windows 10 Support Ends in One Month
Microsoft has reminded users that in just one month it will officially end support for the much-loved Windows 10. Beginning October 14, 2025, the operating system will no longer receive security patches, bug fixes, or technical assistance. This applies to all editions of Windows 10 version 22H2 — Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise.…
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Microsoft Emergency Patch: August Windows Update Breaks System Recovery
Microsoft has urgently released out-of-band updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 to remedy a severe malfunction introduced by the August security rollup. The flaw disrupted the operation of system reset and recovery tools: following the update, devices were unable to complete recovery or reset procedures using Windows’ built-in mechanisms. The issue affected nearly all…
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Time to Update: Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro Editions Are Losing Support Soon
Microsoft has announced that in three months, devices running Windows 11 version 23H2 in the Home and Pro editions will cease to receive updates. Support for Enterprise and Education editions will continue until November 10, 2026. After the end of servicing on November 11, 2025, Home and Pro users contacting technical support will be directed…
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Why Businesses Are Choosing Linux: It’s Not Just About Saving Money
Linux adoption on business desktops and laptops continues to climb. An analysis of nearly 18.5 million devices shows that Linux’s share among business endpoints rose from 1.6% in January to 1.9% in June 2025. Among newly added assets first detected after March 1, the figure reached 2.5%. While these percentages may seem modest, at the…
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Operese: New Rust Tool Simplifies Windows 10 to Linux Migration Before EOL Hits
Amid the looming end of support for Windows 10 in October 2025 and the stringent hardware requirements imposed by Windows 11, many users find themselves in search of viable alternatives. One of the most accessible paths forward is migration to Linux—and now, a new tool has emerged to make that transition significantly more seamless. The…
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Microsoft Reverses Course: Free Windows 10 Security Updates Extended for One Year!
Microsoft has reversed its decision to end support for Windows 10 and now offers users a free one-year extension of security updates. This reprieve benefits nearly 700 million individuals who continue to rely on the tenth version of the operating system. Rather than enforcing a strict end-of-life deadline, the company has taken a more accommodating…
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Windows 11 Introduces New PC-to-PC Migration Tool for Easier Upgrades
Microsoft has unveiled an enhanced data migration feature designed to ease the transition for users moving from Windows 10, whose official support will end in less than three months. This new tool enables the swift transfer of files, settings, and user preferences from one device to another over a local network. According to the official…
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Windows 11 Finally Overtakes Windows 10 in User Share as EOL Deadline Looms
A pivotal moment has arrived in the operating system market. For the first time, the latest version of Windows has surpassed its predecessor in user share—a milestone that signals a broader shift across the entire IT industry. According to fresh data from StatCounter for July, Windows 11 is now installed on 50.24% of all devices,…
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Windows 10 Endgame: Microsoft Launches Paid and Free ESU Options Before 2025 Deadline
As support for Windows 10 is scheduled to end on October 14, 2025, Microsoft has introduced a paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for individuals and organizations unable to transition to Windows 11. Through this initiative, both personal and enterprise users may continue receiving official security updates directly from Microsoft. For individual and home users,…
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Windows 10 End-of-Life Fuels European PC Upgrade Boom Ahead of October Deadline
Less than four months remain until the end of support for Windows 10, prompting companies across Europe to actively replace their aging, yet still serviceable desktop computers in anticipation of transitioning to Microsoft’s next-generation operating system—one that seems to inspire more indifference than enthusiasm. According to recent data from the analytics firm Context, corporate desktop…
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Users Return to Windows 10 as Windows 11 Declines
According to a report by Tom’s Hardware, the statistics website Statcounter has released a new report showing a noticeable decline in the global market share of Windows 11 since February of this year, dropping nearly two percentage points from 28.16% to 26.19%. Meanwhile, Windows 10 has experienced a resurgence, rising to 69.89%. In the Microsoft…