Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Alternatives Emerge as Windows 10 Support Nears Its End
Windows 10 is going away soon, and people are deciding what to do.
Microsoft is offering ways to keep using Windows 10 safely.
You can pay a yearly fee for security updates, use points you earned with Microsoft, or back up your files.
Another option is to switch to Linux, which is free and keeps your computer secure.
If you don't want to do any of that, you can use Windows 10 without the internet, which is safer too.
This way, you can keep using your computer without upgrading to Windows 11 right away.
Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025, prompting users to consider alternatives.
Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows 10 to receive security updates.
Users can enroll in ESU by paying an annual fee, using Microsoft Rewards points, or using Windows Backup.
Switching to Linux is a free alternative providing security and updates.
Using Windows 10 offline limits exposure to online threats.
- Who
- Windows 10 users.
- What
- Alternatives for Windows 10 users as support ends in October 2025.
- When
- Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To keep Windows 10 PCs secure after official support ends.
- OS Support End
- October 14, 2025
- ESU Fee
- $30 annually (approx. ₹ 2,600)
- Microsoft Rewards Points for ESU
- 1,000 points = 1 year of ESU
- Free OneDrive Storage
- 5GB
- OneDrive Paid Plans
- Start at ₹ 140 per month
- ESU Coverage
- Until October 2026 (potentially)