Windows 11 upgrade dilemma: Microsoft warns users of compatibility risks as Windows 10 support ends in 2025

The ongoing shift to Windows 11 continues to present challenges, especially for the estimated 400 million Windows 10 users whose hardware doesn’t meet the requirements to upgrade. With Windows 10’s end-of-support deadline approaching in October 2025, these users face a dilemma: either update to Windows 11 with potential compatibility issues or continue using Windows 10 and risk losing security updates.