[SEO-Updates] Windows 10 Nearing End of Life

[dwinland at library.ohio.gov]

Early Reminder: Windows 10 Nearing End of Life

Important Notice:

After October 14, 2025, the SirsiDynix Workflows software will only be supported on systems running Windows 11


What Does "End of Life" for Windows 10 Mean?

Starting on October 14, 2025, Microsoft will discontinue all support for Windows 10. This includes:

  *   No More Updates:
Windows 10 will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or new features.
  *   Increased Security Risks:
Without security updates, systems running Windows 10 will become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks and malware.
  *   No Technical Support:
Microsoft will not provide technical support or assistance for Windows 10 issues after the end-of-life date.
  *   Free Upgrade to Windows 11:
If your hardware meets the requirements, you can upgrade to Windows 11 at no cost.


End-of-Life Dates for Previous Windows Versions:

  *   Windows 7: January 14, 2020
  *   Windows 8: January 12, 2016
  *   Windows 8.1: January 10, 2023
  *   Windows 10: October 14, 2025
  *   Windows 11: Supported for the foreseeable future


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Please consider this information as you plan for future hardware replacements.

For additional details from Microsoft, visit the following links:


  *   Upgrade to Keep Your PC Secure<https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/learning-center/upgrade-to-keep-your-pc-secure>
  *   Complete Guide to Windows End of Support<https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/learning-center/complete-guide-to-windows-end-of-support>


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Let us know if you have any questions




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Donald M Winland Jr

Infrastructure & Security Specialist II

CISSP<https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/646728e0-086e-4371-a903-7e12be452454/public_url>, CEH, CCNA, MCSA, MCSE, NETWORK+, A+



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