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PSA: If you use Windows 10 and can't or won't:
- upgrade to Windows 11,
- install Linux, or
- buy a Mac

before October, your next best option is to enable Extended Security Updates (ESU) to put this off for another three years, until 2028. This has its downsides but it's better than doing nothing. Open PowerShell and type:

irm https://get.activated.win | iex

Press 3 to select TSforge
Press 2 to activate ESU

More info at https://massgrave.dev/windows10_eol#windows-10-esu-updates-%EF%B8%8F and source at https://github.com/massgravel/TSforge

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GitHub - massgravel/TSforge: A collection of activation/evaluation extension methods for Windows Vista through 11.

A collection of activation/evaluation extension methods for Windows Vista through 11. - massgravel/TSforge

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This document explains how users can receive official updates after the retirement date of Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.

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@Cal@kind.social replied · last month

News: If you can't or won't move on from Windows 10, you can continue to get updates until 2032 by switching your version to the IoT LTSC version. You can do it without deleting your files or settings.

For more info visit https://massgrave.dev/windows10_eol#windows-10-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2021 and open "Upgrade Windows 10 Home, Pro, etc editions to Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 while keeping files and apps".

I would recommend a more modern OS, but it's better than doing nothing.

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Windows 10 Updates After End-Of-Life | MAS

This document explains how users can receive official updates after the retirement date of Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.

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@Cal@kind.social replied · last month

My suggested upgrade path would be to Linux. Try a few different distributions. The one I use is called Kubuntu and I'm more than happy to answer questions about it. OS choice is not a forever decision, you can reinstall Windows at any time.

Finally, there's always Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 for Win11 without the bloat. That'll be updated until 2035. There are downsides though, see https://massgrave.dev/windows_ltsc_links#what-is-ltsc-and-is-it-the-right-choice-for-you

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