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Dude#1279435

Audioholic Warlord
Is it best to start looking for a new computer right when the updates stop? Obvious question probably lol.
 
Happy Joe

Happy Joe

Audioholic
I usually try to preview/beta new M.S. Operating systems then decide if its worth a hardware upgrade... and, probable, additional monitoring by M$
then..
...consider going/staying with Linux...

Enjoy!
 
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Dude#1279435

Audioholic Warlord
I'm a Dell person so it seems easiest to get a new one. As long as it's SSD. My needs are very low. Last time I spent $500 and got this one to last about five years. I was advised last time a TB, but I think 16 GB and 512 SSD is plenty. Not sure I even need that much but if the price is ok just get it.
 
Verdinut

Verdinut

Audioholic Spartan
Microsoft told my ex-wife that she could keep using Windows 10 after end of support next month.

IMO Windows Defender and an additional antivirus/malware software should help protect her computer, taking into account that she only uses the web infrequently.
 
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dolynick

Full Audioholic
Microsoft told my ex-wife that she could keep using Windows 10 after end of support next month.
They are allowing people to get an additional year of free Windows 10 supported upgrades only if you use a Microsoft account (cloud account) and agree to upload all your user data and settings to the cloud service. If you're already doing so, I suppose it's a good thing. I personally consider it a non-starter.

As for the OP's question, I suppose it's a question of what you do with your PC. I generally would not recommend using any operation system long term if it is no longer actively getting bug fixes and security updates. It means that any vulnerabilities discovered in the OS will simply remain open for exploit. That being said, it wouldn't matter so much on a PC that is not exposed to external networks (IE, the Internet). Given that you're here asking on an internet forum, it suggests that your PC is exposed to at least some external networks.

The good news is that, if your PC was setup with a native Windows 10 license (IE, not upgraded from 7 to 10), then the license is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 11 - assuming the hardware meets the requirements. Most systems from Intel 8000 series and up shouldn't have any problems being compatible.
 
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Dude#1279435

Audioholic Warlord
They are allowing people to get an additional year of free Windows 10 supported upgrades only if you use a Microsoft account (cloud account) and agree to upload all your user data and settings to the cloud service. If you're already doing so, I suppose it's a good thing. I personally consider it a non-starter.

As for the OP's question, I suppose it's a question of what you do with your PC. I generally would not recommend using any operation system long term if it is no longer actively getting bug fixes and security updates. It means that any vulnerabilities discovered in the OS will simply remain open for exploit. That being said, it wouldn't matter so much on a PC that is not exposed to external networks (IE, the Internet). Given that you're here asking on an internet forum, it suggests that your PC is exposed to at least some external networks.

The good news is that, if your PC was setup with a native Windows 10 license (IE, not upgraded from 7 to 10), then the license is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 11 - assuming the hardware meets the requirements. Most systems from Intel 8000 series and up shouldn't have any problems being compatible.
I'll just get a new one. Plus mine doesn't boot up well anymore. I have to keep it on sleep.
 
jinjuku

jinjuku

Moderator
I still have a Windows 7 machine that does just fine. No issues w/o security patching.
 
Speedskater

Speedskater

Audioholic General
Both my 'hp' and Dell Windows 10 computers are registered for Security updated thru October 2026.
I don't have a 'cloud' account, I did not agree to anything.
Do a manual update scan. MS registered the 'hp' a couple of weeks ago and the Dell today.
 
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dolynick

Full Audioholic
Both my 'hp' and Dell Windows 10 computers are registered for Security updated thru October 2026.
I don't have a 'cloud' account, I did not agree to anything.
Do a manual update scan. MS registered the 'hp' a couple of weeks ago and the Dell today.

Regarding the ESU, which you must be enrolled in:

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So if you're getting it for free, you must be backing up your data to their cloud service already. Otherwise you "paid" for it through the other means.

None of this means that Windows 10 is just going to stop working come mid October. Just that it will likely become increasingly more vulnerable to attack over time without ongoing updates. The same is true of jinjuku's Windows 7 PC. Still functional but also almost surely at higher risk of breach if targeted or attacked.
 
Verdinut

Verdinut

Audioholic Spartan

None of this means that Windows 10 is just going to stop working come mid October. Just that it will likely become increasingly more vulnerable to attack over time without ongoing updates. The same is true of jinjuku's Windows 7 PC. Still functional but also almost surely at higher risk of breach if targeted or attacked.
Wouldn't hackers rather attack people with the new Windows 11 than older operating systems? This is what I think.
 
Speedskater

Speedskater

Audioholic General
Neither computer is backing up to OneDrive or the cloud.
Neither computer is enrolled in Microsoft Rewards.
 
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