By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
As of October 14, Microsoft is wrapping up its support and it’s crucial that the estimated 46 per cent of people who still use Windows 10 take action.
“The end of Windows 10 support shouldn’t come as a surprise, yet many organisations remain unprepared. Planning gaps, legacy dependencies and budget constraints continue to delay migration, even where devices are technically capable of upgrading. Every day of delay increases risk and makes the transition harder,” said Dave Adamson, solutions director at Creative ITC.
Here’s what you should do now.
What’s changing for Microsoft 10?
There’ll be no new features for Microsoft 10, unless your device is enrolled in Extended Security Updates (ESU).
You’ll be much more vulnerable to attackers who can exploit vulnerabilities, gaining access to your business’ devices and data and infiltrate your machines to carry out more attacks.
However, Microsoft 365 apps will continue to receive security updates until October 2028 and feature updates up until August 2026. Technical support will not be provided.
Security intelligence updates for Microsoft Defender Antivirus will continue on Windows 10 to October 2028.
What happens if I don’t act?
You’re at greater risk of