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Microsoft Says Throw Away Your Windows 10 Computers [1]

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Date: 2025-04-05

We say, put Linux on them, or give them to someone else who will. You have a wide choice of Linux distributions for all kinds of users. Linux Mint and Zorin are made to look just like Windows. If you aren’t a techie, look for a Linux User Group near you, or look for help online, or ask right here.

x Microsoft out here telling everyone to throw out their incompatible Windows 10 hardware, contributing to the e-waste epidemic, as if Linux isn't an option. Shame on you Microsoft.

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Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, meaning it will no longer receive security updates, free software updates, or technical assistance, though the PC will still function. Here's a more detailed explanation: End of Support: After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide updates, including security fixes, for Windows 10. Continued Functionality: While Windows 10 will still function, it's recommended to upgrade to Windows 11 to continue receiving support and security updates.

Implications: Without security updates, Windows 10 PCs will become more vulnerable to malware and other security threats.

Alternatives: Users whose computers cannot run Windows 11 may need to consider other options, such as Linux or other operating systems, or upgrading their hardware.

Extended Security Updates: Microsoft has announced the availability of Extended Security Updates for Windows 10, but these are not free and are intended for businesses and organizations that cannot upgrade to Windows 11.

E-waste concerns: Ending support for Windows 10 could lead to a large increase in e-waste as many users may be forced to replace their computers.

Sustainability: This situation highlights the need for manufacturers and software developers to design products with longer lifecycles and to focus on durability, repairability, and recyclability.

Reddit /r LinuxforNoobs: Zorin OS vs. Linux Mint

1. ZorinOS Core uses a Gnome desktop, heavily modified to look, feel, and behave like Windows. ZorinOS Lite uses an XFCE desktop, also heavily modified to the same end. Both are built on a Ubuntu base. ZorinOS is commonly recommended for newcomers to Linux because the desktop experience is familiar to Windows users. 2.

x In light of what's happening today, Microsoft has a choice to make. They could push back the sunset of security updates for Windows 10, loosen the system requirements for Windows 11, or see the complete collapse of the PC market in October when people simply can't afford to upgrade their machines. — Nash (@radiodeadair.com) April 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM

x Every laptop that runs Windows 10 right now can run Windows 11. Full stop. It's well documented. The only thing stopping it are artificial system requirements from Microsoft. People aren't going to junk their systems in October for Windows 11 and security updates. They won't be able to. — Nash (@radiodeadair.com) April 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM

x In light of what's happening today, Microsoft has a choice to make. They could push back the sunset of security updates for Windows 10, loosen the system requirements for Windows 11, or see the complete collapse of the PC market in October when people simply can't afford to upgrade their machines. — Nash (@radiodeadair.com) April 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM

If your Windows 10 PC can't be upgraded, you have 5 options before time runs out

Microsoft will officially end support for its most popular operating system in less than a year. Here's what you should do with your Windows 10 PCs that fail Microsoft's Windows 11 compatibility tests before that day arrives. Ignore the end-of-support deadline completely

Do nothing. Your Windows 10 system will still function normally. Buy a new PC (or rent a virtual PC) Ditch Windows completely Pay Microsoft for security updates Upgrade your 'incompatible' hardware to Windows 11

Even if Microsoft’s compatibility checker says you can’t upgrade, users have found that you still can.

You can find all the details in this article: "How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11." Here's the short version. For PCs that were originally designed for Windows 10, you need to make one small registry edit and then make sure that your PC is configured to use Secure Boot with the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) enabled. Even an old TPM 1.2 chip will do. As many readers have confirmed via email, this process works seamlessly as long as you've got those configuration details set properly.

Do you have this issue? What’s your plan? Can we help?

Note: I have at one time or another installed Yellow Dog Linux (Mac), Red Hat, Debian, Ubuntu, and Mint. I’m on Ubuntu now. Ask me anything.

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