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Windows 10 Supported Again?

Windows 10 reached end of support on October 14, 2025. Received countless warnings about how my machine was now at risk for spyware, malware, virii, phishing, spamming, and eventual death. Yet, unannounced, Microsoft Defender was completely updated last…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-10-20T15:14:32.59+00:00
Nobody 65 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-20T16:42:56.6433333+00:00
Nobody 65 Reputation points
2 answers

Why is the Windows 11 update not showing in Windows Update?

Hi, since Windows 10 End of Service is tomorrow, I was gonna update to 11. I checked Windows Update but it's not there. My laptop is fully compatible with Windows 11 so it's not a compatibility issue. What's the reason for the update not being there?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2025-10-13T05:11:21.7966667+00:00
Sandwich 15 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-19T17:17:06.6133333+00:00
Hardik Rathod 0 Reputation points
2 answers

download pc healthcheck

where can i download PC Healthcheck to see if my laptop is compatible with Windows 11?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2025-08-30T04:40:47.66+00:00
Don Chaney 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-19T05:16:28.4333333+00:00
IG elanchelvan 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Microsofts appalling approach to the end of Windows 10 that shows it has zero concept of reality

I am so shocked at this completely offensive, naive, ignorant, constant demand to buy a new computer because some software is not being updated, links to computers for 1000s of euros in the middle of housing crises and wars the world over. Do they have…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-10-14T16:12:19.6566667+00:00
O A 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-14T18:01:32.2266667+00:00
Kaushik Pathak 0 Reputation points
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WINDOWS 10 NOW EXTENDED TO 2028 SO THE RECOMMENDED REPLY CONTAINS WRONG INFORMATION!!!!!

AS TITLE!!!! W10 EXTENDED TWICE SINCE THIS OUT OF DATE POST.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-10-14T12:26:13.5333333+00:00
jimmy smith 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-14T12:26:29.8466667+00:00

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I can't Enrol in Extended Security Updates

My computer has the latest update. Edition Windows 10 Home Version 22H2 Installed on ‎18/‎04/‎2024 OS Build 19045.6332 However, when I open settings to Enrol in Extended Security Updates, I get as far as signing into my Microsoft Account. See…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2025-09-17T00:05:56.42+00:00
Richard Jayes 45 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-01T08:12:40.6133333+00:00
Neil D 34,835 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can’t afford to update computer

I am a senior citizen living on very limited income and can’t afford to purchase a new computer with Windows 11. My current computer has Windows 10 and isn’t upgradable to Windows 11. Why aren’t we considered when all these updates are considered? What…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-09-11T18:08:20.1633333+00:00
Judith Schieffer 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-09-11T22:18:41.27+00:00
Judith Schieffer 20 Reputation points
3 answers

Windows 10 upgrade to Windows 11

Hi everyone, I still have Windows 10, and missed all Windows 11 updates. How can I now upgrade to Windows 11?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-08-07T19:36:11.9333333+00:00
Milos Stojic 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-03T11:55:32.9266667+00:00
Milos Stojic 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft is ending Windows 10 support

Tag: Will Microsoft continue to provide security updates, feature updates, and technical support for Windows 10? Sincerely, Ceferino

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-08-24T16:50:39.14+00:00
Rino Tan 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-08-25T14:37:07.99+00:00
Rino Tan 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Cooling fan problem

I've been having a problem with my desktop PC, Windows 10 model. I press the start button and it seems to start up normally then after about 10 seconds, everything shuts down? I opened the side panel and found the main (?) chip fan had broken loose and…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-08-08T20:52:36.11+00:00
Warren 85 Reputation points
answered 2026-08-09T10:32:55.15+00:00
Thomas4-N 23,505 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers

/Windows 10 security

when will my Windows 10 no longer be safe to use? When will security end.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-08-02T20:24:44.1766667+00:00
Emitt Hall 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-08-03T10:28:34.66+00:00
Thomas4-N 23,505 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Windows 10 support

Why is windows 10 support no longer offered.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-08-02T22:57:07.8666667+00:00
Marc Bancroft 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-03T00:59:24.3166667+00:00
Marc Bancroft 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to Use PC when it does not support windows 11

I have a perfectly working PC which is running on Windows 10. Now there is no support for Windows 10. The machine is not suitable for an upgrade to Windows 11. I can not afford a new PC. The old one is also giving no trouble. What are the available…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-07-25T17:12:50.5533333+00:00
Buddhika Ariyaratne 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-07-25T23:08:55.4166667+00:00
Buddhika Ariyaratne 20 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to install "Windows Maps" or "Microsoft Maps"

"Windows Maps" or "Microsoft Maps" not found in MS store. Need a mapping app for setting default location. Windows 10 64-bit using Google Chrome browser.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2025-07-12T02:37:04.1866667+00:00
Terry Battaglia 60 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-19T14:32:24.71+00:00
bibi ngo 0 Reputation points
2 answers

I'm trying to enroll in the extended security updates

I recently got an email stating that I can enroll in this program, but it won't allow me to enroll. Please help

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-07-14T18:58:27.78+00:00
T Gilchrist 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-16T03:57:46.4366667+00:00
Emma1-N 15,005 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer

Can they bring support back to Windows 10?

Bc it still has bugs needing to be fixed and will greatly reduce e-waste

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-06-20T00:30:24.3866667+00:00
Rudi Davidson 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-20T01:07:00.4533333+00:00
Estrella721 47,875 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to remove troublesome Updates

Sure I've gone past the End of Life for Windows 10 (22H2) but I still have three updates causing my PC to bog down. They are KB8900830 and KB5066747, which shows they have downloaded but will not install, and KB5011048 which shows it has missing files…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-05-13T19:52:16.1766667+00:00
Warren 85 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-13T22:14:16.7633333+00:00
John DeV 171.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Unable to use computer . End of support for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7

Unable to use the computer. End of support for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-05-09T06:09:45.7133333+00:00
Gay Timon 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-05-09T06:44:31.5266667+00:00
DaveM121 947.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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My Laptop is too old, like myself

My HP Envy Laptop does not except windows 11, and i cannot afford to buy a new Laptop and you are a Multi Billion Doller company and i'm a UK Pensioner and my pension just about lasts me a week. How can you help me stay connected with the few friends i…

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2026-04-20T13:50:02.6366667+00:00
David Cavanagh 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-04-20T15:01:30.37+00:00
EmilyS726 279.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

How to install Windows Maps" or "Microsoft Maps"

How to install Windows Maps" or "Microsoft Maps" in Windows 10 64-bit?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | End of support (EOS)
asked 2025-07-12T02:31:30.05+00:00
Terry Battaglia 60 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-29T18:42:21.4533333+00:00
Fred Carra 0 Reputation points