Act Now: You Missed the Windows 10 End of Life Deadline—Here’s Your Action Plan
You missed Microsoft’s October 14, 2025, cutoff for Windows 10 support. Don’t panic—take control today. Your devices still run, but every hour you delay escalates the danger. Unpatched systems are hacker magnets. Do nothing, and you’re gambling your entire company.
If you don’t act now:
Work stops – crashes, corrupted files, hours (or days) of downtime.
Clients walk – missed deadlines, broken trust, lost contracts.
Cyber breaches hit – stolen data, leaked credentials, regulatory fines.
Ransomware locks you out – pay thousands (or millions) or lose everything.
Step 1: Understand the Urgency—Then Act
Windows 10 end of life = no more security patches, bug fixes, or Microsoft support. Your systems are now open targets.
Do this now:
Inventory every Windows 10 device (laptops, desktops, servers).
Run Microsoft’s PC Health Check tool on each one—30 seconds per machine tells you if it qualifies for Windows 11.
Reality check:If the machine is over 3 years old and used daily in business, plan to replace it. Upgrading old hardware often triggers performance issues, driver conflicts, and hidden costs. Newer devices deliver faster ROI through reliability, speed, and built-in Windows 11 support.
Step 2: Eliminate Risks Immediately
RiskImmediate ActionCyberattacksInstall all available updates today, enable Windows Defender, and scan with a reputable antivirus.Crashes & slowdownsFree up 20% disk space, disable startup programs, and schedule daily reboots until migration.Incompatible softwareList mission-critical apps; contact vendors for Windows 11 compatibility status.Compliance violationsDocument current state and start a 30-day remediation plan if you handle regulated data.No supportBookmark community forums; stop calling Microsoft.
Step 3: Choose Your Path—Execute in 72 Hours
Option A: Upgrade Eligible Devices (Fastest & Cheapest)
Confirm hardware meets Windows 11 specs (TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, supported CPU).
Back up data to OneDrive or external drive—automate it.
Schedule in-place upgrade during off-hours; test one pilot machine first.
Roll out to the fleet with Microsoft Intune or SCCM.
Option B: Buy Microsoft ESU (Bridge Solution Only)
Enroll in Extended Security Updates (paid, runs through 2028).
Treat this as a 12-month max stopgap—budget for full migration by 2026.
Option C: Replace Incompatible or Aging Hardware
Prioritize devices failing CPU/TPM checks or over 3 years old in daily use.
Order Windows 11-ready replacements this week; aim for arrival within 14 days.
Recycle old hardware via certified e-waste partners.
Option D: Let Tulainetechnologies Do It All—With a Secure Roadmap
Skip the DIY headaches. One call and we handle everything:
Full compatibility + age audit across your fleet in 48 hours.
Zero-downtime upgrades or replacements.
Secure data migration—every file, setting, and app preserved.
Custom long-term roadmap to a fully managed, always-up-to-date, ultra-secure environment.
Delay = disaster. Act today or become tomorrow’s breach headline.
Visit tulainetechnologies.com to schedule a consultation and see how modern, managed IT solutions can make every case run smoother.
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