"However, the Redmond-based company has suddenly made a major U-turn: within the European Economic Area (EEA), Windows 10 will continue to receive free security updates for a whole year longer. Normally, users had to enable Windows Backup to get an extra year of support for Windows 10. That is no longer the case thanks to pressure from the interest group Euroconsumers. This group has responded positively to the news."
"The change of course is a major victory for European Windows 10 users. It could potentially save organizations across (a large part of) the continent tens of thousands of euros in costs. However, it is clear that Microsoft wants to limit the impact. Because the vast majority of Windows 10 users are located elsewhere, the global advice remains to move away from the old operating system if possible."
"According to Statcounter, the adoption of Windows 10 actually increased slightly from July to August 2025 to 45.53 percent. Finally, Windows 11 has actually surpassed its predecessor, but that difference has also shrunk. Currently, the installed base of that OS is said to have fallen from 53.51 percent in July to 49.08 percent. It highlights the stubborn nature of Windows 10, just like previous big hits such as Windows 98, XP, and 7."
Microsoft will extend free Windows 10 security updates for one additional year within the European Economic Area (EEA). The previous requirement to enable Windows Backup to receive an extra year of support has been removed following pressure from Euroconsumers. The EEA comprises the European Union, Norway, Iceland, and the United Kingdom, so the extension applies only there. Most Windows 10 users are outside the EEA, so organizations worldwide are still advised to migrate from Windows 10 when feasible. Statcounter shows Windows 10 adoption rose to 45.53% in August 2025 while Windows 11's share declined to 49.08%. The extension benefits systems lacking TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot.
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