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Windows 10 Is End of Life: What It Means for Your Business

Windows 10 stopped getting security updates in October 2025. The machines still turn on, which is exactly what makes this quietly risky.

If your business is still running Windows 10, this one is for you. As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft stopped supporting it, which means no more security updates. The computers still turn on and the software still runs, which is exactly what makes this risky: everything looks fine while the protection quietly disappears underneath you.

Why "it still works" is the trap

An unsupported operating system does not break on day one. It just stops receiving the patches that fix newly discovered security holes. Every month that passes, attackers find more ways in, and there is no fix coming. It is like a building where they have stopped repairing the locks: fine today, a growing risk every week after.

The real-world consequences

Your options

Make it a plan, not a panic

The worst approach is to do nothing and hope. The right approach is a simple inventory: which machines are still on Windows 10, which can upgrade, which need replacing, and in what order, so you can budget it instead of being forced into it by an incident.

How Nimbus helps

We assess your fleet, tell you exactly what can upgrade and what should be replaced, and handle the transition with minimal disruption, so your team stays protected and productive. No scare tactics, just a clear plan.

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